Trodat 5030 Professional 4.0 Date Only Stamp, Self Inking, Impression Size 1-5/8” x 3/8” (Black)

Easy to use and feels solid in the hand.

If you find yourself having to write the date out a lot, this is a perfect solution. As a teacher I write the date on a lot of things, and am constantly asking students to date their work, this is a simple solution for both myself and them, they love using it so it's much easier to get them to do it if they can just stamp it out.

This date stamp is solidly built and very satisfying to use. The impression it leaves is clear and readable. I enjoy clicking the date forward each morning then using it to stamp notes, journal entries, creations I make through the day. I plan to use it to stamp labels for food destined for the freezer. I hope the dates don't run or smudge. They are quick drying so I think it will be ok. A very enjoyable tool to use.

Fast shipper of a high quality date stamp. Good deal.

Was looking for a classic library-style date stamp for daily use planning, logs and journaling needs. Overall, I liked the classic analog style, without the mechanism. Opted to upgrade to this version instead… Glad I did. This one touts benefit of “protected” stamping pad and inactive numbers/months section (to keep ink from getting on stuff). It may help as a preventative, but I still get ink on my fingers and it stays for days — So I’m glad for this one as it’s already saved me from ruining clothes with random ink smears. Simple, useful. Needs ink refreshed quicker than anticipated. I wish it were more compact overall, but it gets the job done. Kinda feels like the “treat yourself” of date stamps, if that were a thing… Or you work with a lot of paperwork and you need to date stamp that much, repetitively. Definitely saves time. I do like how it has little indicators that help identify where the stamp itself will land. Locks open for ease of changing dates. Stainless steel frame. No regrets, would purchase again… but should be set until 2035 with the addition of extra ink.