Maker's Stamps...let's See Yours?

[Airth]

I've seen several posts and referrals for custom stamp-makers, but one question I've not come across in my Google-fu is exactly what should go on it, and how much can one reasonably expect to fit into that approximate square inch and still have it legible and recognizable. The few I've seen here and there have the maker's name and/or company, "maker", and city or state. Is there a secret standard I'm not aware of, or a formula which just seems to work?

If you're willing to share, I'd like to see your own maker's marks to get an idea of what works for everyone.

Thanks in advance!

[Dwight]

Here's mine: as a pastor, and a leather worker, a guy named Dwight, who lives in Waldo, Ohio, . . . it tells all of that, . . . which is what I wanted.

May God bless,

Dwight

[Studio-N]

Hello. Since I make them, I can tell you that the top and bottom curved lines look best in a bold font at around 9 to 10 point size.

That allows for at least 13 letters without it wrapping beyond the center. If it's longer than that it can still fit but you have to

reduce the font size. I wouldn't go below a 6 point font. there is usually plenty of size in the middle for text

and for a figure it is usually about .35 - .45". All this applies to the 1.25" long maker mark. If you need it smaller, the font gets smaller

so it is less visible. Hope this helps.

-Nick

[EmbossingDieCompany]

I make alot of makers marks, and IMHO I think the two most important things are that 1) it is legible and 2) using the info on it, someone can Google the info and find you.

Some people want to include the entire text of War and Peace on their stamp........and it can be done.......however, if someone needs a magnifying glass to read it, then that isn't very effective. And until you develop your brand well enough such that everyone recognizes your mark (think Nike swoosh or Coach "C's"), then you better include enough info on it so that people can Google it to find you. For example, maybe "Airth" is enough since it is unique or maybe there is another Airth in London, so adding Colorado may be necessary.

Just my 2 cents.

[Studio-N]

oh, and to answer the original post, mine looks like this. It's suppose to represent a laser beam.

[King's X]

Here are my three older ones that I have been using for many years. I recently made a new one.

[Colt W Knight]

I used my guitar logo

[AndyL1]

Mine is currently about 2" across. I want to have a smaller one made but I think I'd have to drop "leather" from the bottom as it would be too small to show up nicely.

[Airth]

Thanks for the replies, everyone! It seems maker's marks are as varied as the people behind them Excellent pointers, EDC; thanks for your time and expert eye with this.

So the next question is one of material; it seems metal would be the first choice but likely the most expensive as well. What are your opinions of the different materials in getting one made...particularly the first one on a budget?

Thanks again!

[Dwight]

Mine has some very small parts to it as is easily seen, . . . and is made of a plastic, . . . someone correct me if I goof this one, . . . I believe it is called Delrin, . . . ???

Anyway, . . . white tough plastic, . . . has held up well, . . . would recommend it to anyone.

May God bless,

Dwight