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.

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.

There are many reasons why one would still buy a stamp. Along with being essential to a business environment they also play a role outside corporate offices. They can even make your life a little easier and are a fun way to express yourself.