Casey Rubber Stamp

2009 | Best Place to Make Your Own Rubber Stamp

Whether you're searching for a unique gift or a quirky place to go on a first date, Casey Rubber Stamps is one of the East Village's hidden treasures. This sliver of a shop--a mess of ink stamps, wood blocks, strips of rubber, and boxes--is fun not just for flipping through the catalogs of stamp designs (ranging from $2.50 to $9) but also for chatting up the pleasant owner J.C. Casey, who rattles off quips in a thick Irish brogue. All stamps are handmade from real red rubber, not... More »