An Ode to Casey's Rubber Stamps

Rubber stamps are one of the oldest printing technologies and yes, they are still around. My first job out of university was working for a company that made them, among other printing gear, so I got quite familiar with how they were made. But nothing that Barnard Matthews made compares with the stamps made by John Casey of Casey's Rubber Stamps in New York City.  

See how stamps are made inside NYC's iconic Casey Rubber Stamps. The shop has been owned by John Casey for nearly 20 years. It's located on East 11th Street in downtown NYC. I loved watching Casey make his stamps in the video. So much care and focus goes into his process. Residents and tourists can make their own rubber stamps in the shop, too. Nothing beats handmade items, so if you're in need of some high quality stamps, you can check out the shop's site here or stop by in person.