Ink stamp apparatus and kit

Abstract

A stamp is provided, preferably of the permanent ink pad type, for stamping ink or the like through a stencil, onto a surface to which selected indicia or the like is to be stamped. The stencils are removable and replaceable, and are releasably carried by the stamp, preferably by means of a band, and the stamp is provided with standoffs, that allow for accurate placement of a stamp on a surface that is desired, for proper orientation and location of the indicia that is to be stamped, prior to making ink contact with the surface. The standoffs are resiliently compressible. A kit comprising a stencil and a stamp is provided, as is a package comprising a container, a stamp, and preferably one or more stencils. The ink pad is preferably constructed of a micro reticulated plastic resin, with a higher density ink-metering portion at the stamping surface, and a lower density high-ink-retention, porous portion thereabove, for facilitating essentially permanent retention of ink therein for the life of the stamp.

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