Postmarks are unique and fascinating as stamps themselves. These wooden rubber stamps are inspired by postmarks (postal stamps) on letters, postcards or packages which indicating the date that the item was delivered into the care of the postal service. Each of them features a design of postmark for the year of 2021.

They would be great for adding personal touches especially when use with your vintage tickets, paper collection, vintage/decorative postage stamps.

About 一期一會

"一期一會" is a Japanese phrase to admonish you that the very moment you are meeting each other is the once-in-a-lifetime event. In other words, treasure every moment. This phrase is also used as the name of Midori 1Day1Page Diary Book.

About MMXXI

"MMXXI" is 2021 in roman numeral.

About 文具房屋

“文具房屋“ means stationery house (store).

About Hold on(ox), it's going to get better

According to the Chinese calendar, the year 2021 will be the Year of the White Metal Ox. With the uncertainty we are facing due to the fluid situations in the previous year, we will like to invite you to hold on to your faith with us and looking forward that 2021 is going to be a better year.

About OX (or OK)

For the year of OX, this designed is inspired by vintage marks that used to cancel the postage stamps. Back then, there were times that the cancels are carved by clerks or officer in the post offices. We intentionally designed the word "OX" looks like "OK", which allows you to use this postmark for the year of ox or use as a "ok" mark. Further, you would use it as "xoxo" (hugs and kisses) too.

*Pattern C,D,E are revision version of previous years

Each piece of rubber stamp is assembled by hand with care and attention. We hope this creation will add some sparks in your everyday journaling, mailing, crafting and keep exploring new possibilities.

Looking forward a better 2021, an "ok" year for the year of "ox" with you!

Size: Approx. (L) ⌀2.3cm ; (M) ⌀1.5cm; (S) ⌀1cm

Designed by SOM Studio

Made in Malaysia

SOM Studio

2021 Postmark Rubber Stamp