What is a Monogram Stamp?
Monogram stamps combine the full name or initials of an individual or business into a motif that can be printed wherever you need to make your mark. These stamps are both fun and useful for a variety of settings ranging from the office to home use. Read on to learn more about the history of the monogram, different uses for monogram stamps, and to determine what stamp body style is best for your custom monogram!
A Brief History of Monograms
Monograms first appeared on Ancient Greek coins to mark the city where the currency originated from. Through the ages, the monogram motif became a sign of nobility and aristocracy, and many artists used them to distinguish their work as well. Today, everyone from fashion houses to individuals can have a personalized monogram. These symbols play an important role in branding for business and in customization for personal housewares and gifts.
Uses for Monogram Stamps
Monograms have come a long way since Ancient Greece, and now can be used for many different purposes. Below, we’ll cover the different monogram types and how you can use them at work, at home, and as gifts.
Address Stamps
Address stamps add speed and efficiency to sending mail by making a clear impression of your return address on any envelope. You can create a monogram address stamp with as much or as little detail as you like. Our selection includes simple name and address designs, or monograms with elaborate script and a small logo. Simply choose your favorite design from our selection or upload your own to the Stamp Designer tool, and you’ll have your monogram address stamp in as little as two business days.
Library of Stamps
If you’ve ever loaned your favorite book to a friend, you know how important it is to mark your pages with some sign that the book belongs to you--at risk of never seeing your well-loved novel again. Library of stamps are a fun way to personalize your book collection and are available in several unique designs. These stamps make the perfect gift for teachers with a classroom library, or simply for anyone you know who has a treasured book collection at home.
Kitchen of Stamps
If you need a gift for the home chefs in your life, a from the kitchen of stamp is a unique and personalized item that’s sure to impress. These monogram stamps can be imprinted on recipe cards or in cookbooks so that sharing kitchen secrets never goes without credit to the chef. Simply choose the kitchen-themed design you want, select your stamp body style, and add your custom text to create your personalized kitchen of stamp. Or, use the Stamp Designer tool to upload a design all your own for something truly unique.
Handmade by Stamps
Handmade by stamps add a final touch to any handmade gifts or items, connecting the crafts person to the recipient of the gift. These monogram stamps aren’t just for handmade paper goods, either. We carry ink that can print onto a variety of surfaces, including wood and plastic, so you can leave your mark on all your handmade products.
Monogram Stamp Body Options
We carry several body styles for your monogram stamp that you can choose from based on your needs. If you’re not sure which style is best for you, read below to learn some of the distinctions.
Wood Handle Monogram Stamps
Wood handle stamps are excellent for custom monogram stamps because they provide a classic look and feel, hearkening back to the early days of the monogram. These options are economically friendly, and they give you the option to switch ink colors between impressions. However, if you don’t want to use a separate ink pad, you’ll be better off with a pre-inked or self-inking option.
Trodat Monogram Stamps
The Trodat stamp is a high-quality self-inking stamp that allows you to choose your ink color at the time of your order. These products are good for at least 7,000 ink impressions before you’ll need to re-ink. Trodat monogram stamps are excellent for wedding or invitation monograms because you’ll be able to send out all your custom stationery before needing to re-ink.
MaxLight Monogram Stamps
MaxLight stamps are pre-inked with your choice of ink color and can print over 50,000 impressions before the ink runs out. These are the best choice for high volume stamping, so if you’re printing your business logo on packing materials, for example, a MaxLight will be up to the task.
Whether you need to add personalization to your business’s order packing slips or to the books in your home library, we have a custom monogram stamp that’s perfect for the job. You can go with one of our stock designs or upload a custom-drawn image for your monogram. Either way, these stamps will leave a good impression--wherever you choose to use them.