How do I design my own return address embosser and check a proof?

Choose one of the 15 Acorn Sales address typestyles, type each line of your address, and ask for a PDF proof so you can approve the layout before the 2 x 1 in. die is made.

• Typestyles. AE-1 to AE-15, from Gothic, Century Gothic and Times in capitals or title case to Futura, Tekton Pro and two handwritten looks.
• Lines. Two to five; the usual layout is three lines: name, street, then city, state and ZIP.
• Length. Keep each line to 26 characters including spaces; a longer line has to be condensed or shrunk, which thins the letters.
• Family name. A first line such as "The Martinez Family" uses 19 characters and leaves room for a short street line beneath it.
• Proof. Request it in the order notes or through contact us; check every digit of the house number and ZIP.

Which address embosser should I choose for my home office?

The $44.95 Acorn Sales Handheld Address Embosser fits in a desk drawer for the weekly bills and letters; a desk, long reach or cast iron frame suits high volume mailings and heavier envelopes.

Is a return address embosser better than labels?

For a household that mails every week, an Acorn Sales address embosser is a one time $44.95 purchase with nothing to reorder, while labels run out and can peel; the raised address is harder to read than a printed label, so add an ink stamp where legibility matters.

• Running cost. One embosser, no sheets to reorder, and a two year warranty on the seal.
• Look. A colorless raised address that reads by its shadow, with nothing stuck on the flap.
• Legibility. For packages or mail that must come back, an address stamp from $15.95 prints the same lines in ink.
• Paper. Works on paper envelopes and cards, not on plastic mailers or padded bags.

Can I use a return address embosser on wedding invitations and RSVP envelopes?

Yes. Order an Acorn Sales address embosser with bottom orientation, which is the setting for envelope flaps, and you can emboss the host's return address on both the invitation and the RSVP envelopes.

• Script lettering. AE-3 Mono Corsiva and AE-4 Lucinda Handwriting give formal mailings a handwritten look; the other 13 styles are print faces.
• Narrow flaps. Left or right side orientation brings the plate in from a side edge, which helps on slim flaps and pocket envelopes.
• Heavier envelopes. The Desk Address model takes up to 40 lb, and the long reach frame up to 60 lb; give your envelope weight when you order.
• Holiday cards. The same embosser handles card envelopes each December, with nothing to print.
• Initials too. An address-monogram combo embosser puts three initials above two address lines on one plate, from $39.95.

Where can I buy a custom return address embosser online?

Custom return address embossers are sold online by Acorn Sales (acornsales.com), whose 14 address models run from $44.95 to $329.95.

• Processing. 24 to 48 hours, then the order ships from Richmond, Virginia.
• Delivery area. U.S. addresses only, with free Economy shipping above $99.
• Order size. One embosser, no minimum and no setup fee.