Artline EHJ-3 Stamp Pad #1 Blue: Re-Inkable Pick

The Artline EHJ-3 Stamp Pad #1 in blue (SKU 12-203) is a re-inkable, xylene-free stamp pad measuring 124 x 86 x 20 mm, designed for offices, schools and healthcare teams that stamp documents every day. It uses Artline's premium ink for bold, smudge-free impressions, and its tightly sealed lid stops the pad drying out between uses.

Why does a good stamp pad matter?

A stamp pad is a small purchase that quietly affects a lot of paperwork. When the ink is uneven or the pad has dried out, every "RECEIVED", "PAID", "COPY" or date stamp comes out patchy — and a patchy stamp on a document that has to be filed, scanned or audited is a genuine problem.

For offices, that means invoices and mail that stamp cleanly the first time. For schools, it means stamps on student work and admin forms that stay legible after handling. For hospitals and clinics, it means ward and admin stamps that scan and photocopy clearly onto records. In all three settings, the failure mode is the same: a dry or messy pad slows people down and forces re-stamping.

Artline EHJ-3 Stamp Pad #1 Blue: key specifications

Everything below comes straight from the product data:

• Ink colour: blue
• Re-inkable: yes — top up the pad rather than replacing it
• Xylene free: yes
• RoHS compliant: yes
• Pad case dimensions: 124 x 86 x 20 mm (W x L x H)
• Weight: approximately 100 g
• Inner pack quantity: 12 units
• Outer carton quantity: 144 units
• SKU: 12-203

Two of those specs do most of the work. Because the pad is re-inkable, a workplace that stamps heavily can keep the same case in service and simply re-ink it, rather than buying a new pad each time the impression fades. Because it is xylene free, it suits shared, enclosed and low-ventilation spaces — a practical consideration in reception areas, staff rooms and nurses' stations.

The pad also uses a sturdy casing with a tightly sealed lid, which is what keeps the ink from spilling in a drawer or drying out between uses.

Who is this stamp pad for?

Offices and mail rooms

Accounts and admin teams still lean heavily on stamps: date received, paid, entered, copy, confidential. The EHJ-3's 124 x 86 mm surface takes standard self-inking-free rubber stamps and larger custom stamps comfortably, and blue ink is easy to distinguish from black printed text and from red "urgent" or "overdue" marks — useful when someone is scanning a pile of paperwork for what has already been processed.

Classrooms and school admin

Teachers use stamps for marking, reward stamps and library or resource-room date stamps; the front office uses them for permission notes, attendance and incoming correspondence. A re-inkable pad matters here because school stamping comes in bursts — a heavy fortnight of marking, then quiet — and a sealed pad that hasn't dried out over the term break saves a trip to the supply cupboard. Buying by the inner pack of 12 covers a whole staff room in one order.

Hospitals, clinics and ward admin

Clinical and administrative staff use stamps on handover sheets, ward files, requisitions, correspondence and records management. Legibility is the whole point: a stamp that has to survive photocopying and scanning into a record system needs a crisp, even impression. The EHJ-3's non-smudging ink helps there, and the xylene-free formulation is a sensible fit for enclosed ward offices and reception desks. (Note: this is a general-purpose office stamp pad, not a medical device or a sterile product.)

How do you get the most out of a stamp pad?

Three habits make a stamp pad last:

Close the lid every time. The sealed lid is what preserves the ink. An open pad left on a counter overnight is the single most common reason a pad dries out early.

Re-ink before it fades badly. Because the EHJ-3 is re-inkable, top it up as soon as impressions start looking uneven rather than waiting for it to go bone dry — you will get a more even pad and a cleaner impression. Always re-ink with ink that matches the pad's colour and type.

Press, don't grind. Tap the stamp lightly onto the pad, then press straight down onto the paper. Rocking or twisting the stamp is what produces the blurry, double-edged impressions people blame on the pad.

Match the colour to the job. Many workplaces run blue for "actioned/received", black for general use and red for exceptions. Standardising your colour code across a site makes a stack of paperwork readable at a glance.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Artline EHJ-3 stamp pad re-inkable?

Yes. The EHJ-3 is designed to be re-inked, so you can keep using the same pad and case instead of replacing the whole unit when the impression begins to fade.

What size is the Artline EHJ-3 Stamp Pad #1?

The pad case measures 124 x 86 x 20 mm (W x L x H) and weighs about 100 g, making it a compact size that fits easily in a desk drawer or on a reception counter.

Is the Artline EHJ-3 stamp pad xylene free?

Yes. The ink is xylene free and the product is RoHS compliant, which makes it suitable for shared offices, classrooms and enclosed admin spaces.

Can I buy the Artline EHJ-3 stamp pad in bulk?

Yes. It is packed 12 units to an inner pack and 144 units to an outer carton, so multi-site offices, schools and hospitals can order at volume.

About Artline

Artline is made by Shachihata, the Japanese company that began producing stamps under the Xstamper brand in 1925 and later launched the Artline pen and marker range. Shachihata holds ISO certification for both its Quality Assurance and Environmental Management systems, and the Artline range has been in the market for close to 50 years. That stamp heritage is precisely why an Artline pad is a sensible default for a stamping workflow.

Where to buy

You can order the Artline EHJ-3 Stamp Pad #1 Blue (12-203) from The Stationery Store, and browse the full stamp pads and ink range or the wider stamps and accessories category if you need other colours, refills or stamps to go with it. We supply offices, schools and healthcare facilities across Australia, and bulk quantities are available.

Last updated: 14 July 2026.