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What people may not realize is that the humble and compact rubber stamp is one of the most widely used office utensils in the world. Many people believe that in the lightening fast digital age where everything is instant there isn’t a need for rubber stamps anymore. The rubber stamp isn’t obsolete yet as there hasn’t been a machine (or a series of) that has been able to complete the same amount of tasks that a rubber stamp can fill. Rubber stamps are not obsolete with all the different types of stamps available they have many uses even outside the office.

Rubber stamps can come in a variety of designs such as hand held, pre-inked and self inking. The hand held stamp is the most traditional model. It is a stamp that is attached to a handle that can be wood, plastic, metal, etc. It is no secret how these stamps work, you press the stamp into the ink pad and then you press the stamp onto the paper to make the impression. This type of stamp has been around for hundreds of years and is still utilized today. Pre-inked stamps are different. These stamps only require an ink refill after several hundred imprints. The ink is stored in the sponge like material the stamp is made of. Self inking stamp is also quite different. These stamps house the ink pad inside the casing. When you press down on the handle the stamp is automatically inked and then it is turned away and makes the mark on the paper. Pre-inked and self inking stamps have become more popular in the office as they are compact and reliable. But hand held stamps are also gaining popularity for nostalgia purposes.

Address, endorsement, and signature stamps are used most commonly in the office. An address stamp can help a secretary easily mail out large quantities of mail. An endorsement stamp is comprised of the business logo or name which is used to mark official documents. Signature stamps are used by important people who have to sign a lot of papers at work. Instead of signing page after page resulting in hand cramps a person can simply stamp their signature.

Custom stamps are utilized by creative people such as artists. They can use a stamp to create a unique mark and stamp their artwork. An artist can mark their work for sale or even for an exhibition display. Or you can use a custom stamp to personalize everyday items at home.

Rubber stamps are not obsolete at all. Equally so they aren’t just for business people either. Anyone can find a usage for a rubber stamp whether you are mailing a dozen holiday cards, signing checks, or marking a painting rubber stamps are there to help.

“Congrats ma’am. It’s a commercial real estate developer”, I used to joke in a joking fashion, that the maternity medical staff must have told my dear late mother after giving birth to me. I was the oldest male child in a third generation thriving real estate business in the Deep South. As it turned out, after trying it for four years in my early adulthood, real estate was not for me and I later discovered that big market media and public relations in wasn’t either. A survival of the fittest environment of any type was not my thing. It took a major coronary to figure it out, but as they say it takes what it takes’. I was forced into early retirement…or so they thought.

I never thought in a million years i would nearly die at age 44 (that was in 2001). the medical community was not so sure either (whether I might make it or not). I pinched my skin to discover I was still alive and having been the active person I perceived myself to be, started “making waves” by getting into action But if I were to work, human services said it was would be to “start over” in a stress-less/brainless job. I decided to try retirement after all. Everyone else in town, it seemed, golfed, so I tried. That lasted about a month. One might since Tiger Wood lived near me growing up, some of of his golfing ability might have rubbed off on me. Didn’t happen. I spent more time in sand traps, pin-tree filled woods and shallow lakes than on the actual golf course. Twain was right on target with his golfing quote about golf. It was a chance for a very good walk, but turned out not to be.

I felt like a zombie for nearly 20 years in corporate America. The longer my tenure, the more I realized it was creating a sort of imbalance between who I really was, and what I was truly becoming. I did not like who or what I was becoming, that is, a person willing to give up my real friends in pursuit of the almighty dollar, and often felt I was selling my soul to the devil. Raises, more perks, and all the other goodies didn’t change my mind. This was not for me. Some of my jobs were “to die for”; and some would have just as soon see me six feet under just for the chance at being in them. If only they knew.

On one of (many sick days; I took them all), I sat down sadly with pen and paper, hashing out what an ideal life would be for me. I had read in a self-help book that the process of writing a dream or goal onto paper was/is actually the first step of action; that is bringing it from the subconscious into the universe. It sounded a little dubious at best to me but I was willing to do anything to have a life that made sense to me with at least some way out of the terrible trappings and into something that might seem like some kind of normalcy. I knew what I was doing, might be pleasing society, but it was killing me.

The change was not a neon light egad experience; in fact totally the opposite. Within twelve years one thing led to another. Today I work at home, sometimes in my jammies if I wish. I work next to the one I love, my finance’ Lee. We run an SEO (search engine optimization) firm that is unique in that it offers not only organic SEO, but Twitter custom designed backgrounds and branded products as well as Internet optimization.

I founded what later became Google’s top-ranked offbeat cartoon and has remained so since 2005. I have built numerous E-stores full of funny gifts and collectibles bearing my cartoon images from tees to mugs and more. I founded, design and create the world’s only famous love quote shoes. I founded Mariel Hemingway Healthy Gifts and am partners with actress/author Mariel Hemingway and design all the products in the store.

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Many people believe that rubber stamps are obsolete. But in actuality they aren’t, rubber stamps are still widely used by business people and artists alike. They have many different applications with a set of amazing benefits.

Rubber stamps come in a variety of designs and shapes. One of the oldest forms of rubber stamps is the handled rubber stamp. These stamps are a simple design. They are a piece of rubber attached to a handle. This is the classic design of rubber stamp. Handled rubber stamps are usually collected by many people. Handled rubber stamps are accompanied by ink pads. As everyone is familiar with, the rubber stamp must be dipped into the pad before you can make in impression. The more advanced styles of rubber stamps are pre inked stamps and self inking stamps. Pre inked stamps are made of a sponge like rubber which absorbs and holds a large amount of ink. The pre inked stamps never need to be dipped into ink until the rubber sponge is completely dry. Self inking stamps are different. These kinds of stamps come in a little compartment which houses the rubber pad and ink separately. When you push down to make a mark the mechanism inside adds a sufficient amount of ink to the stamp. Both newer models are very convenient and found in offices.

As diverse as the designs are there are an equal amount of applications one can use a stamp for. One common stamp is the address stamp. Address stamps are used to print the return address onto letters and packages. Being able to quickly stamp the return address is very time saving in an office environment. Organizations usually send out many letters to employees, business partners, and clients. Many people assume it would be simpler to print out the address on stickers. But this proves wasteful because the toner for printers is far more expensive than stamp ink. Anyone sending out gifts or cards during the holidays or any special occasions can utilize address stamps to make their mailing experience easy.

Signature stamps are also very useful in the office and at home. A signature stamp is a stamp which displays your signature. Using it you can stamp your signature on any document with ease. You can give the stamp to a trustworthy co worker and have them endorse paperwork while you are not in the office. Being able to get paperwork signed and processed will help the flow of interoffice mail.

Another stamp that is very important to the business environment is the notary stamp. These kinds of stamps are used to verify the identity of anyone signing a document. In large corporations they use notary stamps to further authenticate a contract or agreement. This provides security against either party if the deal is broken. The document can be used in a court case as evidence as well.

Custom stamps are widely used by many artistic individuals. A custom stamp can contain anything such a name, personalized message or symbol. With a wide variety of fonts and inks to choose from custom stamps is a great way for one to express him or herself or create a unique way to label personal effects or artwork.

The rubber stamp is not an obsolete tool. It is still widely used by many different people for many different reasons. No matter what you do or where you work, you can find many uses in a rubber stamp. With the wide selection of stamps available it will make your life easier.

Many people assume that rubber stamps are no longer used in today’s day and age. But on the contrary rubber stamps still have a place in the world whether its at the office or at home they are still very useful tools.

There are many different designs and types of rubber stamps. There are the classic wood handled rubber stamps. This type of stamp has to be pressed against an ink pad before it can be stamped. With the introduction of more advanced rubber stamps the classic wood stamp is usually chosen for its artistic qualities. The two latest additions to the rubber stamp family are the self inking stamp and pre inked stamps. The self inking stamps have a mechanism inside the contraption which applies the ink to the rubber each time you press to make an imprint. Pre inked stamps are made of a more absorbent material. The ink is integrated into the rubber of the stamp and will only need a replacement once the sponge like rubber has completely dried up.

Address stamps are convenient for people who plan to mail a large amount of items. This is especially useful for businesses. Using an address stamp is a good alternative than having to write out your address numerous amounts of times or even print it out on stickers (wasting paper and ink). Simply stamping all your outgoing mail will save a lot of time. Not only can businesses utilize address stamps but so can everyday people. An address stamp will come in handy if you need to mail many items during the holiday seasons. Rubber address stamps can make mailing out cards, gifts, packages, letters, invitations etc easier than ever.

Signing your name quickly is the function that a signature stamp has to offer. You can quickly endorse any document that would need your signature, such as a paycheck or contract. The signature stamp also allows anyone with access to the stamp to sign your name for you. You can give the stamp to a trusted co worker who can sign a document for you while you are away from the office. Thus saving time and ensuring the document will get processed as soon as possible.

Using a notary stamp a business can turn paperwork into an official document. A notary stamp is a sign of authenticity when signing a contract. When the company stamps it they are saying that it is indeed you who has signed the document.

Custom stamps are widely used by many artistic individuals. A custom stamp can contain anything such a name, personalized message or symbol. With a wide variety of fonts and inks to choose from custom stamps is a great way for one to express him or herself or create a unique way to label personal effects or artwork.

The rubber stamp is not an obsolete tool. It is still widely used by many different people for many different reasons. No matter what you do or where you work, you can find many uses in a rubber stamp. With the wide selection of stamps available it will make your life easier.