EL COMMUN Deco Loop Stamps: Self-Inking Roller Stamps
The EL COMMUN Deco Loop Stamp is a self-inking roller stamp that rolls a repeating border of small drawings, such as a whale or a dinosaur, across a page. It uses oil-based pigment ink, measures 22 × 43 × 20 mm, stamps over 40 m and can't be refilled. The maker lists 14 designs and says it is made in China.
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Product facts
- Product
- EL COMMUN Deco Loop Stamp, self-inking roller stamp (STP-001 to STP-014)
- Brand
- EL COMMUN
- Brand origin
- Japan
- Made in
- China*
- Material
- Oil-based pigment ink in a self-inking roller body
- Good for
- Price range
- $$$5–20 per stamp or ink pad
- Ink colors
Whale (STP-007)Blue imprint
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Notes on these facts
- Made in China: The maker's online shop lists the country of origin as China (the Japanese product page's origin field). Source. Price: example listing.
- Colors: names per EL COMMUN online shop (Japanese): Deco Loop Stamp, design sheet in the product photos, checked November 2, 2026. These are the imprint colors printed on the maker's design sheet, read off the photo; the shop lists design names and codes, not ink color names. Tints are representative. Tints are representative, not measured. Shops stock different colors.
- How we test and disclose samples: How we test stationery.
- Price bands are typical US retail, checked October 2026. Conversions to US dollars are approximate, at October 2026 rates (US$1 = ¥158 = ₩1,330 = NT$32.5 = CN¥6.7 = SEK 9.9 = DKK 6.7 = ₺49.6 = C$1.41 = A$1.43 = CZK 21.7; €1 = US$1.12; £1 = US$1.32; CHF 1 = US$1.21).
Key takeaways
- The maker lists the stamp at 2.2 cm wide, 4.3 cm high and 2 cm deep (0.9 × 1.7 × 0.8 in), filled with oil-based pigment ink.
- It is pre-inked and rolls out more than 40 m of stamping, but the maker says it can't be refilled.
- EL COMMUN's online shop lists 14 designs, codes STP-001 to STP-014; Yoseka Stationery listed 8 on November 2, 2026.
- The ink won't bleed if you color over it with a pen, but it won't stick to coated paper or vinyl.
- The maker's price is ¥825 (about US$5.20); Yoseka listed the stamp at US$9.50. The maker's listing gives China as the country of origin.
What is the EL COMMUN Deco Loop Stamp?
It is a roller stamp that prints a repeating border of small drawings as you roll it along a line. EL COMMUN, a Japanese stationery maker that also sells MATOKA diaries, says the designs are drawings that are popular in its diaries, turned into stamps.
The stamp is self-inking and pre-filled: roll it and it leaves a line of drawings, with no ink pad. The maker suggests it for planners, notebooks and cards, and as a small gift.
Deco Loop Stamp specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Maker | EL COMMUN, Japan |
| Type | Self-inking roller stamp |
| Ink | Oil-based pigment |
| Size | 22 × 43 × 20 mm (0.9 × 1.7 × 0.8 in) |
| Life | More than 40 m of stamping (about 131 ft) |
| Refillable | No |
| Designs | 14 (STP-001 to STP-014) |
| Made in | China (maker’s listing) |
| Price | ¥825 (about US$5.20) at the maker; US$9.50 at Yoseka |
Everything but the US price is from EL COMMUN’s Japanese online shop, read November 2, 2026. The maker doesn’t state a weight or the width of the printed band.
Which designs are there?
Fourteen, from animals to a constellation. The maker’s shop lists Kodai, Dinosaur, Kigurumi, Divine, Shimaenaga (the long-tailed tit), Hedgehog, Whale, Kung Fu, Doggy, Kitty, Cat, Star, Gorilla and Horse. It says the Gorilla and the Horse are new entries in its Doodle series.
On its design sheet each one prints in a single color: blue for Whale and Star, black for Shimaenaga, Kung Fu, Kitty and Gorilla, green for Dinosaur, orange for Cat, red for Kigurumi, and brown for Kodai, Divine, Hedgehog and Doggy. We read those from the sheet’s photo, since the shop doesn’t name the colors, and we couldn’t judge Horse’s tint.
Can you color over it?
Yes, because the ink is oil-based. The maker says a pen won’t make it bleed when you write or color over the stamped line. It adds that drying time and bleeding vary with the paper, and that the ink won’t hold on coated paper or vinyl.
That makes it a stamp for borders and week headers, with a pen or marker used to color in the drawings.
How long does it last?
The maker says more than 40 m. That is about 131 ft, or 190 rolls along a 21 cm page edge. After that the ink fades and, per the maker, you can’t refill it, so the stamp is a consumable.
How does it compare with other journal stamps?
It is a roller, while most journal stamps print one picture at a time.
| Option | What it does |
|---|---|
| EL COMMUN Deco Loop | Prints a repeating border as you roll; pre-inked, not refillable |
| isshoni. Point Stamp | A pre-inked stamp that prints one small picture per press |
| Shachihata Iromoyo ink pad | Ink for rubber stamps; the pad, not a stamp |
Our best stamps for journals and planners compares more stamps by size and ink. The same company’s MATOKA brand also sells the COTOMO Pocket Cover and its notebooks.
Who is the Deco Loop Stamp for?
It suits journalers who want quick borders and decoration. The maker says the oil-based ink won’t bleed under a pen and that it fits in a pencil case.
- Journaling and planning: roll a header or divider in seconds, then color it in.
Skip it if you want to refill or re-ink: the maker says it isn’t refillable.
Where is the Deco Loop Stamp made?
In China, per the maker. EL COMMUN’s Japanese product page lists the country of origin as China. EL COMMUN itself is a Japanese brand.
How much does the Deco Loop Stamp cost?
It is in our $$ band ($5–20) in the US. EL COMMUN’s online shop lists ¥825 (about US$5.20). Yoseka Stationery listed it at US$9.50 on November 2, 2026, with eight designs shown and only Kodai and Whale in stock.
Frequently asked questions
How do you use a Deco Loop Stamp?
Roll it across the page. The maker says you just roll it to decorate a planner, notebook or card with a repeating pattern, and that it fits in a pencil case.
Can you refill an EL COMMUN Deco Loop Stamp?
No. The maker says the stamp is pre-inked, stamps more than 40 m, and can't be refilled once the ink fades.
Will the stamp smudge if I color over it?
The maker says the oil-based ink doesn't bleed even if you color over it with a pen. Drying may be slower on some papers, so let a first line dry before coloring.
Does the stamp work on glossy paper?
No. The maker says it can't be used on coated paper or vinyl, because the ink won't stay on the surface.
How many Deco Loop designs are there?
The maker's shop lists 14, from Kodai and Dinosaur to Star, Gorilla and Horse. Yoseka Stationery had 8 on November 2, 2026, and only two of them were in stock.
Are EL COMMUN stamps made in Japan?
No. The maker's product page gives China as the country of origin. EL COMMUN is a Japanese stationery brand.
How much does a Deco Loop Stamp cost?
The maker lists ¥825 (about US$5.20) and Yoseka listed US$9.50 on November 2, 2026, so a stamp sits in our $$ band ($5–20) in the US.
Sources
- EL COMMUN online shop (Japanese): DECO LOOP STAMP (¥825; 14 designs STP-001 to STP-014; oil-based pigment ink; 2.2 × 4.3 × 2 cm; 40 m or more, not refillable; no coated or vinyl surfaces; country of origin China; read November 2, 2026)
- Yoseka Stationery: EL COMMUN Deco Loop Stamps (US$9.50; self-inking roller stamp; 8 designs, 2 in stock; read November 2, 2026)