For what purpose, flat material? Machine engraving gives the most legible. Power hand engravers sort of OK.
Is the material solid, if so stamping will give a legible result.
Perhaps acid etching is a feasible alternative. http://www.doitproperly.co.uk/how-to-etch-brass-or-copper/
Solid (relatively) or plate, it will be flat. A bit rough/handmade is fine, good in fact. I've just seen reviews on some stamps that say it isn't legible at all.
Its for a super quick added touch, not important enough to go through the effort of engraving or acid etching I don't think
For what purpose, flat material? Machine engraving gives the most legible. Power hand engravers sort of OK.
Is the material solid, if so stamping will give a legible result.
Perhaps acid etching is a feasible alternative.
http://www.doitproperly.co.uk/how-to-etch-brass-or-copper/