Self-Ink vs. Pre-Ink



What is the difference between self-inking and pre-inked rubber stamps?


The main difference, without getting technical, is the quality of the impression and how long the stamp lasts between re-inkings. Both are refillable and come in many colors.  Self-inkers are made of water-based ink & pre-inked stamps are made of oil-based ink. Pre-Inked stamps are top quality and provide a solid, crisp impression while self-inkers offer a good impression at an economical price. Both of these styles are not recommended for glossy surfaces because they will smear.  Click here to shop quick-dry stamps.


PRE-INK                                                        SELF-INK
Lasts for 50,000 impressions                                               Lasts for 10,000 impressions
Refillable                                                                         Refillable
Oil-based ink                                                                   Water-based ink
Best quality image and lifetime guaranteed                            Good quality image at an economical price
Recommended for stamps with custom logos                          


Self-inking stamps have an inner working mechanism where the rubber die retracts back up and stamps the inner pad every time while pre-inked stamps have the ink impregnated in the rubber die and with a simple press, the impression is done.  The self inker is a little more economical, but the pre inked, while more expensive, offers thousands of more impressions without re inking, and the impressions are crisper.  We have two complete lines in both the self inking and pre inked stamps. All can be easily customized, proofed and ordered on our website at the best prices online, Knockout Prices from the Rubber Stamp Champ.





WHAT STAMP DO I NEED?
Self-Ink or Pre-Ink?              Are you stamping on non-glossy or glossy?
           What's the difference?                             See below for stamp recommendations               


Self-Inking & Pre-Inked Stamps for  Non-Glossy surfaces
Regular Paper, Copy Paper, Cardboard, Kraft Paper Bags

Xstamper® Pre-Inked Stamps
iStamp® Pre-Inked Stamp
Ideal® Self-Inking Stamps
Trodat® Self-Inking Stamps
Shiny® Self-Inking Stamps
Cosco® Self-Inking Stamps
Traditional Hand Stamps

Best Quality • 50,000 impressions • Reinkable
Better Quality • 30,000 impressions • Reinkable
Good Quality • 10,000 impressions • Reinkable
Good Quality • 10,000 impressions • Reinkable
Good Quality • 10,000 impressions • Reinkable
Good Quality • 10,000 impressions • Reinkable
Good Quality • Use separate stamp pad

Note:  We always recommend Xstamper® pre-inked stamps for custom logo stamps because they are top quality and laser-engraved and come with a lifetime guarantee


Pre-Inked Stamps for Glossy surfaces
Brochures, CDs, metal, plastic, vinyl, rubber, finished wood, and many more products that are non-porous
 

Xstamper® Industrial Pre-Inked Stamps
iStamp® Multi-Surface Pre-Inked Stamps
Ultifast® Permanent Quick Dry Stamps
Traditional Hand Stamps with Quick Dry Pad

Best Quality • Heavy duty ink • Approx. 2,000 impressions  • Reinkable
Better Quality • Medium duty • Approx. 2,000 impressions • Reinkable
Good Quality • Medium duty • Approx. 2,000 impressions • Reinkable
Good Quality • Use separate quick dry stamp pad


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