Rubber Stamps Are Not Obsolete
Thursday, July 23rd, 2009What 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.