Meet the KING(SLEY)
Kingsley Machine M-60
Made in the 1930s, the M-60 Kingsley is an iconic hot-stamping machine that remains the star of our live personalisation events. With its fully analogue temperature controls and manual press, each imprint becomes a performance of craftsmanship—letters painstakingly set, centered, and heated before being pressed into place. Unlike modern machines, the Kingsley carries a heritage charm that captivates audiences, turning every monogram into both a personalised keepsake and an unforgettable experience. We operate multiple units as our mainstay equipment, and for high-profile events, we deploy additional machines to ensure seamless continuity and instantaneous backup in the rare event of a breakdown. Each print is a showcase of precision: on average, every character takes 30 seconds to set, heat, stamp, and reset—meaning an 11-character name such as “J.P. MORGAN” requires about five minutes. Even blank spaces and symbols are carefully accounted for, as they add to the artistry of the typesetting process.
Spatial requirements:
Machine footprint - 25cm width x 35cm depth x 30cm height
Working space - 45cm x 60cm minimum
Enclosure footprint - 40cm x 40cm x 52cm
Electrical Point (1 socket per machine) - 30cm x 10cm
First Impressions
Greet your guests with more than just fine drinks and hors d’oeuvres—welcome them with anticipation. The sight of our vintage Kingsley hot-stamping machine alongside a personalised gift sets the tone for the evening: refined, memorable, and interactive. As glasses clink and conversations spark, the promise of a custom keepsake draws guests closer, inviting them to engage with our artisans and with one another.
Showmanship & Excellence
Guide your guests to our monogramming station, where timeless artistry comes alive. Each imprint is crafted on our antique Kingsley machines—icons of heritage and refinement—by skilled artisans who transform personalisation into performance. With every press, precision meets elegance, producing bespoke impressions that embody exclusivity. Our commitment to quality ensures a flawless flow of production, delivering consistency and sophistication unmatched in the industry.
Lasting Impression
Send your guests home with more than a gift—offer them a timeless keepsake. Each piece, stamped with their name or initials, becomes a personal emblem of the occasion, a reminder of refinement and thoughtfulness long after the event has ended. The rarity of a live hot-stamping experience ensures your celebration is etched not only onto leather, but into memory. This is the kind of gesture that resonates—exclusive, elegant, and unforgettable.
Curate the Type That Tells Your Story
Explore our Hotstamping Font Library to find the perfect typeface for names, initials, and messages at your event. From classic serifs to modern scripts, select the fonts that match your brand or theme—and we’ll handle the rest on-site.