Shachihata

Founded in 1925 in Nagoya, Shachihata is a cornerstone of Japanese office and craft culture. The brand revolutionized the industry with the 1965 launch of the X-Stamper, the world’s first self-inking stamp that required no separate ink pad. Originally celebrated for their pioneering oil-based stamp pads, they are now a staple in the creative community thanks to the Iromoyo (いろもよう) series. These pads use specialized cotton cloth to deliver crisp, non-bleeding impressions in traditional Japanese hues (Wairo / 和色). By combining industrial-grade durability with artistic precision, Shachihata remains the gold standard for both functional and decorative stamping.