There are people who go into the hot stamp business, thinking the can sell invitations, matchbooks and whatever. Then they find out, like everything else, it's a tough market.

I used to see fonts for $60 a box, but that varies. I've got something like 15 different styles.

I have one in a box around here someplace, and never got around to setting it up. The handle is missing and so if the type holder. Other than that, no instructions. Free from my Brother, who is the best equipment finder I know. Verbal instructions below.

Getting the temperature and pressure right, is what creates the sweepers.

Some day I plan on creating some personalized chips, of the very basic variety.