Decent letter stamps

[MysterG]

Currently using a set of generic, come in yellow plastic boxes, 4mm letter and number stamps for 'signing' my work.
After 3+ years (who knew I'd be doing it this long?), the commonly used ones '1' especially are wearing out.

What is a decent brand of 4mm letter stamps for use on cold steel that will last me more than another three years preferably.

 

[6ply]

I have several sets, used infrequently, and have not noticed any problems. Maybe look for a vintage used set?

 

[pressbrake1]

Pryor

 

[RichardM]

Metal Stamping Kits & Steel Hand Stamps Archives

Steel hand stamps. A range of high performance, low cost, precision hand stamps for permanent marking, available in a choice of character sizes and fonts

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[Agroshield]

They are a consumable item, like a drill bit. Time is perhaps not the best measure of useful life.

So the brand may not be as important as being able to buy individual pieces instead of a full set (the Pryor ones do offer this).

Also if you can see from your current set which are used the most, buy the spares at the same time. Store them away safe and then buy some more when one wears out and you cannot remember where you put them.

 

[pressbrake1]

They are a consumable item, like a drill bit. Time is perhaps not the best measure of useful life.

So the brand may not be as important as being able to buy individual pieces instead of a full set (the Pryor ones do offer this).

Also if you can see from your current set which are used the most, buy the spares at the same time. Store them away safe and then buy some more when one wears out and you cannot remember where you put them.

Make is more important than brand
Pryor make their punches and have done for many years

The others are just brand names on generic stuff

 

[Brad93]

Pryor