Midori Stamp Cat square

The Midori Paintable Stamp Cat is a square, self-inking stamp with a built-in ink reservoir — pre-inked with black, oil-based ink from Japan. The cat motif prints cleanly and with fine lines on 50 × 50 mm and is ideal for decorating notebooks, planners, journals and cards. Because the ink dries water-resistant, you can colour in the print afterwards with water-based markers — the stamp becomes a template, not the finished piece.

Features

• Pre-inked stamp: No separate ink pad needed — the ink reservoir sits directly in the stamp body, delivering consistent impressions from the start.
• Oil-based, water-resistant ink: The ink is not archival, but dries waterproof — water-based markers won't run on the print, so colouring is precise and clean.
• 50 × 50 mm print image: The square format fits perfectly on standard 70 mm sticky notes and fills a planner column subtly, without dominating the space.
• Approximately 1,000 impressions: The built-in ink reservoir is sufficient for everyday use without frequent re-inking.
• Stackable: The outer dimensions (61 × 61 × 19 mm) are designed so that multiple Midori stamps of this format can be neatly stacked for space-saving storage.
• Fine line image: The cat motif is printed with clear, thin lines — detailed enough for colouring illustrations, distinctive enough for quick journaling decorations.

Use & Tips

• First impression: On first use, the ink reservoir is completely full — press gently to avoid excess ink and smudging. A quick test print on scrap paper helps you find the optimal pressure.
• Colouring in: Once the print has dried, simply colour it with water-based markers, coloured pencils or watercolour pencils. The oil-based ink remains stable and gives the colour a clean outline.
• Planners & bullet journals: The cat motif works as a recurring symbol for dates, appointments or mood markers — as decoration on page margins or as a design element on weekly spreads.
• Cards & sticky notes: On smooth, ink-resistant paper, the ink dries particularly cleanly. On very absorbent or rough paper, the ink may dry more slowly — wait a moment before continuing.
• Storage: Do not store in direct sunlight or heat (e.g. in a car in summer), as this can affect ink consistency. The stackable design makes it ideal for an organised stamp collection.

For Journaling Enthusiasts

The Designphil stamp system, to which this cat stamp belongs, is designed so that multiple motifs from the same series come in identical square housings — all stackable, all with the same printing behaviour. When you collect several Midori Paintable Stamps, you get a modular decorative system that performs consistently: the same pressure, the same ink feel, the same line weight in each motif. The oil-based ink bonds with most paper surfaces, but reacts sensitively to highly textured or coated surfaces — the sharpest impressions appear on smooth, calendered paper.

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