StazOn Pigment Ink Pad: Opaque Solvent Ink in 12 Colors
StazOn Pigment is Tsukineko's opaque, quick-drying solvent-based ink pad for almost any surface, with an opaque finish that suits glass, vinyl and metal. It comes in 12 colors on a 97 × 57 × 23 mm pad with a 76 × 35 mm face. Tsukineko lists 900 yen (about US$5.70) before tax, and a 15 ml inker at 680 yen.
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Product facts
- Product
- Tsukineko StazOn Pigment Ink Pad (SZ-PIG-001 to 091) and inker (RZ-PIG-001 to 091)
- Brand
- Tsukineko
- Brand origin
- Japan
- Made in
- Not stated*
- Material
- Solvent-based pigment ink on a pad in a plastic case
- Released
- 2019*
- 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. Released: Tsukineko's company history lists StazOn Pigment as announced in 2019.
- 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 lists 12 colors, an oil-based, fast-drying solvent pigment ink with an opaque finish, recommended for glass, vinyl and metal.
- The pad is 97 × 57 × 23 mm with a 76 × 35 mm face, and the re-inker is 28 mm across, 72 mm tall and holds 15 ml.
- Surfaces include plastic, metal, shrink plastic, rubber, leather, polymer clay, glass, ceramic, photos, painted surfaces and cloth; drying takes 3 seconds to 5 minutes.
- Stamps must be cleaned with StazOn Cleaner soon after use and wiped with water; clear stamps can be damaged by the solvent, so test first.
- List prices before tax are 900 yen (about US$5.70) for the pad and 680 yen (about US$4.30) for the inker; the page gives no country of manufacture.
What is StazOn Pigment?
It is the opaque member of Tsukineko’s StazOn all-surface ink family. Tsukineko calls it a versatile ink pad for many materials, and says the opaque finish is especially recommended for glass, vinyl and metal. The ink is oil-based, quick-drying, solvent-based and pigment-based, and it has a re-inker.
For the standard StazOn pad, see our StazOn guide.
How big is the pad?
The pad is 97 × 57 × 23 mm with a 76 × 35 mm inking face. The inker is a round bottle, 28 mm across and 72 mm tall, holding 15 ml.
| Pad | Inker | |
|---|---|---|
| Part number | SZ-PIG-*** | RZ-PIG-*** |
| Size | 97 × 57 × 23 mm | 28 mm across, 72 mm tall |
| Content | foam pad | 15 ml |
| List price before tax | 900 yen (about US$5.70) | 680 yen (about US$4.30) |
Prices are Japanese list prices at 158 yen to the dollar. Tsukineko makes inkers to order.
What does it stamp on?
Nearly everything. Tsukineko lists plastic, metal, shrink plastic, rubber, leather, polymer clay, laminated paper, coated paper, plain paper, photos, glass, ceramic, terracotta, transparency film, painted surfaces and cloth. Drying runs from about 3 seconds on absorbent surfaces to about 5 minutes on non-absorbent ones, depending on material, weather and color.
Which colors are there?
Twelve opaque colors. They are Passion Red, Orange Peel, Lemon Drop, Pink Cosmos, Grape Candy, Mariner Blue, Shamrock Green, Peacock Feathers, Snowflake, Chocolate Brown, Koala Gray and Piano Black, as we read the names on Tsukineko’s page, which writes them in katakana. Tsukineko notes Snowflake and Piano Black inkers can also refill its StazOn Onamae White and Black pens.
How do you clean and care for it?
Clean the stamp soon after use, and cap the pad. Tsukineko says to remove the ink with StazOn Cleaner and then wipe with water, and that on slippery non-absorbent surfaces a failed print can be wiped off with the cleaner. Close the lid right after use to stop it drying. If the surface hardens, try StazOn Solvent first and refill if the color looks pale.
How does it compare with other Tsukineko pads?
It handles the hardest surfaces, at the cost of cleaning. The VersaFine Clair pad is the same size, 97 × 57 × 23 mm with a 76 × 35 mm face, but is for absorbent paper and dries in seconds. VersaCraft is for fabric and wood and uses an iron to set. StazOn Pigment needs StazOn Cleaner afterwards, and clear stamps may be damaged by its solvent.
The standard StazOn pad is the non-opaque version.
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, and says StazOn Pigment was announced in 2019. At 900 yen (about US$5.70) before tax the pad is in our $$ band ($5–20).
Frequently asked questions
What colors does StazOn Pigment come in?
Twelve: Passion Red, Orange Peel, Lemon Drop, Pink Cosmos, Grape Candy, Mariner Blue, Shamrock Green, Peacock Feathers, Snowflake, Chocolate Brown, Koala Gray and Piano Black, as we read Tsukineko's names.
What surfaces can you stamp on?
Almost all: plastic, metal, shrink plastic, rubber, leather, polymer clay, laminated and coated paper, plain paper, photos, glass, ceramic, terracotta, transparency film, painted surfaces and cloth.
How fast does it dry?
About 3 seconds on absorbent surfaces and up to 5 minutes on non-absorbent ones, per Tsukineko.
How do you clean the stamp?
Tsukineko says to remove the ink soon after use with StazOn Cleaner and then wipe with water.
Is it safe on clear stamps?
Not always. Tsukineko says clear stamps may be damaged depending on the face material, so test first.
What if the pad hardens?
Try StazOn Solvent first, and if the color then looks pale, refill from the inker.
How much does it cost and where is it made?
Tsukineko's list prices before tax are 900 yen (about US$5.70) for the pad and 680 yen (about US$4.30) for the inker, in our $$ band ($5–20). The page doesn't state a country of manufacture.