Stampnic Eco: A Stamp Pad and Red Seal Ink in One
Stampnic Eco is Tsukineko's pad that combines a stamp pad's ease with a red seal ink pad's deep impression, in vermilion, red and black. The recycled-plastic case is 111 × 77 × 17 mm with a 90 × 55 mm face, and the ink dries in about a second. Tsukineko lists 1,600 yen (about US$10.13) before tax.
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Product facts
- Product
- Tsukineko Stampnic Eco (SN-2**, three colors) and Stampnic Eco refill ink (SNR-3**)
- Brand
- Tsukineko
- Brand origin
- Japan
- Made in
- Not stated*
- Material
- Oil-based pigment ink, acid-free, in a case of recycled plastic
- Price range
- $$$5–20 per stamp or ink pad
- Rate it
Notes on these facts
- Made by Tsukineko Co., Ltd. (Tokyo). Country of manufacture not stated: Tsukineko's product page lists sizes, part numbers and prices but no country of manufacture. Its company history lists a factory in Yoshikawa, Saitama (built 1986) and a US subsidiary in Redmond, Washington that began production in 1994, so check the label on your copy. Price: example listing.
- How we test and disclose samples: How we test stationery.
- Price bands are typical US retail, checked October 2026. Conversions to US dollars are approximate, at October 2026 rates (US$1 = ¥158 = ₩1,330 = NT$32.5 = CN¥6.7 = SEK 9.9 = DKK 6.7 = ₺49.6 = C$1.41 = A$1.43 = CZK 21.7; €1 = US$1.12; £1 = US$1.32; CHF 1 = US$1.21).
Key takeaways
- Tsukineko says Stampnic Eco combines the strengths of a stamp pad and a traditional red seal ink pad, giving a solid, heavy impression.
- The pad is 111 × 77 × 17 mm with a 90 × 55 mm face, in vermilion, red and black; the case is made from recycled plastic.
- The oil-based pigment ink dries in about 1 second on plain paper and resists water and light; suitable papers include woodfree, Kent, cardboard, washi and inkjet.
- Refill with Tsukineko's own 30 ml ink (26 × 95 mm bottle, 1,080 yen or about US$6.84 before tax).
- The pad is 1,600 yen (about US$10.13) before tax, in our $$ band; the page gives no country of manufacture.
What is Stampnic Eco?
It is an office-style ink pad that aims for the weight of a red seal ink print without the mess. Tsukineko says it combines the strengths of a stamp pad and a traditional red seal ink pad, and gives a heavy, solid impression. The red seal pad, called shuniku in Japanese, is the paste used with name seals; this pad is easier to ink from.
The case uses recycled plastic. The ink is an oil-based, acid-free pigment ink that stores well.
What does it look like?
It is a 111 × 77 × 17 mm pad with a 90 × 55 mm face, in three colors. The larger face is the biggest of the Tsukineko pads we cover, and suits big stamps and office stamps.
| Pad | Refill ink | |
|---|---|---|
| Part number | SN-2** | SNR-3** |
| Size | 111 × 77 × 17 mm | 26 mm across, 95 mm tall |
| Face or volume | 90 × 55 mm | 30 ml |
| Colors | vermilion, red, black | the same three |
| List price before tax | 1,600 yen (about US$10.13) | 1,080 yen (about US$6.84) |
Prices are Japanese list prices at 158 yen to the dollar.
How does it print?
Clear, without bleeding, and dry in about a second on plain paper. Tsukineko lists plain, woodfree, Kent and inkjet papers, cardboard and washi. It says the print resists water and light.
How does it compare with other Tsukineko office pads?
It is bigger and heavier than the small hobby pads. The Inos R seal case is a compact seal holder with a 32 mm round pad, and Stampnic Eco is a desk pad for larger stamps. For a hobby pad of similar size, see the VersaMark L, which is 96 × 63 mm.
What is it for?
Office and desk stamping rather than crafts. Tsukineko files it under red seal ink and office supplies, not paper craft inks. The 90 × 55 mm face is wide enough for a large office stamp, and the one-second drying on plain paper suits stamping documents quickly. The ink is an acid-free pigment ink, and Tsukineko marks it as good for long storage.
How do you refill it?
Use only Tsukineko’s dedicated refill ink. It comes in a 26 × 95 mm bottle holding 30 ml, in the same three colors, and costs 1,080 yen (about US$6.84) before tax. Tsukineko says the refill dries instantly and resists water and light, like the pad.
Where is it made, and what does it cost?
Tsukineko’s page doesn’t give a country of manufacture. The company history lists a Yoshikawa, Saitama factory and a US subsidiary in Redmond, Washington. At 1,600 yen (about US$10.13) before tax the pad is in our $$ band ($5–20).
For planning your budget, note that the refill bottle is listed at 1,080 yen (about US$6.84) before tax for 30 ml, against 1,600 yen (about US$10.13) for the pad itself, so one refill costs a little over two thirds of a new pad.
Frequently asked questions
What colors does Stampnic Eco come in?
Three, per Tsukineko: vermilion, red and black.
How is it different from a normal stamp pad?
Tsukineko says it keeps a stamp pad's convenience and a red seal ink pad's strengths, giving a solid, heavy print that does not bleed.
How fast does it dry?
About 1 second on plain paper, per Tsukineko.
What paper does it suit?
Plain, woodfree, Kent and inkjet papers, cardboard and washi.
Is it eco-friendly?
The case uses recycled plastic, which Tsukineko lists as the eco part of the name.
Which refill ink fits?
Use Tsukineko's dedicated 30 ml ink, which comes in the same three colors in a 26 × 95 mm bottle.
How much does it cost and where is it made?
Tsukineko's list price before tax is 1,600 yen (about US$10.13), and 1,080 yen (about US$6.84) for the refill, in our $$ band ($5–20). The page doesn't state a country of manufacture.