We originally started with hand stamped tags, where every single character and design element is hammered into the tag (by hand). We have since added engraved tags that are done by a machine. We first do the artwork and your pet's name on a computer, and then it is engraved into the tag. The depth of the hand stamped and engraved tags is very similar, it is just a different method used.
Hand stamped will have slightly more variations between lettering/design, while engraved tags are more consistent in appearance.
By offering engraved tags, it has allowed us to have more design and font options, as well as a shorter processing time for them. Due to the handmade nature of the hand stamped tags, they take a little more time to create.