This 6100 dater has a two color ink pad - the date is red and the text is blue. The Shiny® Essential Line of Heavy Duty self-inking daters work and feel as great as they look. Just one impression and you will appreciate the soft ergonomic handle and heavy duty construction. These stamps feature a heavy duty frame and precision components for a smooth, quiet action and many years of trouble free operation.  The 12-year date bands (guaranteed minimum of 11 years) have a protective cover thus making it impossible for ink to contaminate your fingers when changing the dates. Customize this product with one or two line aboves and/or one or two lines below the date. Image area: 15/16" x 1-5/8".  Not recommended for glossy surfaces.