Stamp/brand Recommendations

[Lockeland Leather Works]

Hello all,

I'm about to finalize my logo and will be purchasing a stamp or brand. I've been doing some research on my own, but thought it would be a good idea to ask for some recommendations from you fine folks.

Still trying to decide between a stamp or brand. The logo will have some fine detail found in small embellishments that I want to make sure will be evident in the final stamp. I will be stamping or branding on both veg tanned and chrome tanned leathers.

Just looking to collect any information you'd be willing to lend and recommendations and experiences with stamp/brand suppliers.

Thanks a lot! Look forward to hearing what you guys have to say.

[Studio-N]

If you're looking to use one stamp on both tannage, you'll have to go the branding route. Soft leathers (i.e chrome) will simply bounce back up.

leathers like a latigo can sometimes be stamped under pressure. You can however stamp a small piece of veg and use it as label you sew in for the softer stuff.

Cheers!

[cielo]

I bought a small heat embossing brand from LW Leathers last year that I've been using on suede outsoles and garment-y type leathers. I don't really have ground for comparison since I do one-offs but so far, so good! Calvin was really easy to work with-- I think it ships from Hong Kong within a 2 week window (as in, you order, you receive it in that time frame).

[Christianlikeswhiskey]

I ordered two stamps from LW Leathers a few months back and have had alot of issues. First their shipping states that it will arrive within 10-15 days but this is false. Apparently its 10-15 days processing and 10-15 days to ship. I wanted a hammer stamp and not their clamp stamp and was advised by the owner Calvin to go with their custom leather stamp with hammering handle. So I ordered the stamp and an extra stamp as well. Come to find out the hammering handle came stripped so I can't even use it. After speaking with Calvin again regarding this issue he said that he would reach out to me after 3/2 as this was the Chinese new year and I have yet to hear from him. Its not a bad stamp but the customer service and quality of the handle was something that added a big headache.

[Lockeland Leather Works]

Thanks a lot for the input, everyone. I really appreciate your help!

[perogee]

I was curious if there are any other issues that LW is currently having? I placed an order with them a month ago, and other than the automated order email, I have had absolutely no contact from them. Is this normal?

[Nuttish]

There's another similar thread going.

Be careful about fine detail on soft leather. It can cut the grain.

You have an additional option of hot stamping with or without foil.