Makers mark help

Which signature for makers mark?

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MasterBlaster1084

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I think it's time to get a makers mark, I'm finally getting the garage setup so I can make knives more easily without tripping over stuff and having to always move things around for more room. I've only made about 10 knives or so in the last 1 1/2 years because of the cluttered garage so as soon as im done setting up the garage im gonna be able to make alot more knives. I'm thinking of just using my name for the makers mark with no logo about 3/8"-1/2" long and 3/32" tall letters??? I will mainly be making knives from 1 1/2" - 2" stock and they wont be longer than 9" OAL. I will be stamping them hot. I made few different templets but can't really decide which one to use or the size that will best fit the blade sizes I will be making.
Choice #1
https://imgur.com/WvKiOZf
Choice #2
https://imgur.com/Gbt82kO
Choice #3
https://imgur.com/fj8iyg3
Choice # 4
https://imgur.com/7kunzYD
What size would look best on a 7-8" long knife that's 1 3/4" wide???
 
If you are married to that font, then I say option #1. Not sure the fine squiggles will come through in a hot stamp. I would have thought 1/8" to 5/32" tall.
 
I agree with Richard. Maybe consider using an electrochemical etcher instead of a hot stamp to get the small details to show up.
 
I have looked into electric etching, I already have a car battery charger so I might give it a try but I'd like to get a stamp made also. I will try some bolder font that has less intricate detail. Thanks for the reply's.
 
polish avenger said:
Even a 'dainty' cursive stamp can survive, as long as the steel is good and hot.
-Mark
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Where did you get that stamp and what size letters did you use polish avenger? I was going to get a price quote from buckeye engraving. I might go with 3/32" tall letters and 3/8" long stamp???
 
polish avenger polish avenger
You can mention websites etc. Just not post links.

So you could say "you can find them on billybobsprettygoodstamps.com" but not "here's a link www billybobsprettygoodstams.com/stamp.htm"
 
One thing to think about with your stamp, you really want the ability for somebody to take the info on the stamp and do an internet search and turn you up.

I don't think you can post "you can find them on billybobsprettygoodstamps.com" because that's actually a URL. You can post " "you can find them on billybobsprettygoodstamps"" because that's not a URL. You can post an item number with the site it came up, ebay, amazon, etc which makes that item easy to find, but not the actual URL link to the item.

For their own reasons, whatever they are the owners of site doesn't allow a "link" that can be clicked, but does allow putting the item "#B071JPPVSM for Amazon". Just copy the item number, go to Amazon (or other site) and do a search on the item number and the exact thing should open up. Provides the same info as a clickable link, but less convenient.

The above is my understanding about links and URL, and I desire to be corrected if wrong.
 
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