Sanby eric Absorbent Stamp: 9 Designs, 21 mm Face
The Sanby eric absorbent stamp is a small self-inked stamp with an illustration by the eraser-stamp artist eric, in nine designs. Each is 35 × 35 × 38 mm with a 21 mm square face, prints in black and is rated for about 300 impressions. Sanby's site lists 770 yen (about US$4.87) with tax, and no stamp pad is needed.
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Product facts
- Product
- Sanby eric Absorbent Stamp, nine designs (eric-stamp-01 to eric-stamp-09)
- Brand
- Sanby
- Brand origin
- Japan
- Made in
- Not stated*
- Material
- Self-inked (absorbent) rubber stamp; Sanby lists no body material
- Price range
- $under $5 per stamp or ink pad
- Rate it
Notes on these facts
- Made by Sanby Co., Ltd. (Osaka). Country of manufacture not stated: Sanby's product page lists sizes, part numbers and prices but no country of manufacture. Sanby is an Osaka company with production bases listed in Thailand and Taiwan, so check the label on your copy. Price: example listing.
- 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
- Sanby lists nine designs: Stamp, Sewing set, Key ring, Snack, Sweater, Things to Do, Bottle, Memo and Nice Holiday.
- Each stamp is 35 × 35 × 38 mm with a 21 mm square face and a package of 35 × 35 × 40 mm.
- It is an absorbent (self-inked) type with ink built in, rated by Sanby for about 300 impressions, and prints in black.
- Sanby says it suits schedule books, notebooks, handmade cards and sticky notes, and prints fine patterns and letters cleanly.
- Sanby's tax-included price is 770 yen (about US$4.87) for every design, in our $ band; the page gives no country of manufacture.
What is the Sanby eric absorbent stamp?
It is a small, ready-to-use stamp with a built-in ink supply and an illustration by the eraser-stamp artist eric. Sanby, the Osaka stamp maker, calls the type 浸透印, an absorbent or impregnated stamp. Sanby says you can press it without a stamp pad, and that it suits schedule books, notebooks, handmade cards and sticky notes.
There are nine designs. A pad is not needed, unlike the artist’s acrylic stand stamps.
Which designs are there?
Nine: Stamp, Sewing set, Key ring, Snack, Sweater, Things to Do, Bottle, Memo and Nice Holiday. Sanby shows each as a small illustrated square with a few lines of text. All print in black, so you can color them afterward with pencils or markers.
How big is it?
The stamp is 35 × 35 × 38 mm with a 21 mm square face. The package is 35 × 35 × 40 mm. The 21 mm face is small enough for a planner box or a note corner.
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Body | 35 × 35 × 38 mm |
| Package | 35 × 35 × 40 mm |
| Face | 21 mm square |
| Impressions | about 300 |
| Ink colour | black |
| Tax-included price | 770 yen (about US$4.87) |
Prices are Japanese prices at 158 yen to the dollar.
How long does the ink last?
Sanby rates it at about 300 impressions. That is a rough count under Sanby’s conditions, so stamping heavily on rough paper can use it faster. Sanby’s page doesn’t say the stamp can be re-inked, so treat each one as a consumable. For a stamp you can keep feeding, see the Midori Paintable stamps or the Kodomo no Kao Pochitto Pick!.
What is it good for?
It is a quick decoration for schedule books, handmade cards and sticky notes, per Sanby. Designs like Things to Do and Memo suit list and note pages; Sewing set and Key ring are small icons for planner days. Sanby says fine patterns and letters print clearly.
How does it compare with the rest of the eric range?
It is the smallest and cheapest of the eric stamps we cover. The 21 mm face is smaller than the 30 mm face of the acrylic stand stamp, and at 770 yen (about US$4.87) it costs less than the stand stamp at 1,100 yen (about US$6.96), but it carries its own ink so you need no pad. The eric date stamp starts at 3,300 yen (about US$20.89) and also needs a pad.
| Face | Needs a pad | Tax-included price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Absorbent stamp | 21 mm | No | 770 yen (about US$4.87) |
| Acrylic stand stamp | 30 mm | Yes | 1,100 yen (about US$6.96) |
| Date stamp S | 18 mm | Yes | 3,300 yen (about US$20.89) |
Where is it made, and what does it cost?
Sanby’s page doesn’t give a country of manufacture. Sanby is a Japanese company founded in 1921, with its head office in Osaka and bases in Thailand and Taiwan. At 770 yen (about US$4.87) with tax the stamp falls in our $ band (under $5).
For a side-by-side look, see our Best Stamps for Journals and Planners roundup.
Frequently asked questions
What designs are there?
Nine, per Sanby: Stamp, Sewing set, Key ring, Snack, Sweater, Things to Do, Bottle, Memo and Nice Holiday. Sanby's page names them in English and Japanese.
Does it need a stamp pad?
No. Sanby says it can be pressed without a stamp pad, and the ink is built in.
How many times can you stamp?
About 300 impressions, per Sanby's page.
What color does it print?
Black on all nine designs, per Sanby.
How big is the print?
The face is 21 mm square. The stamp body is 35 × 35 × 38 mm.
Can you refill it?
Sanby's page doesn't mention a refill for this stamp, so treat it as a limited-life stamp and check the maker before buying.
How much does it cost and where is it made?
Sanby's tax-included price is 770 yen (about US$4.87) for each design, in our $ band (under $5). The page doesn't state a country of manufacture.