This spoon is hand stamped by me with the phrase: DAD’S ICE CREAM PLOW. You can have any name you want stamped on your spoon for a slight extra charge (up to 8 characters). So if you don’t want your spoon to say “Dad’s” just let me know what name (up to 8 characters) you do want stamped on your spoon. Also, your choice of size of spoon -TEASPOON OR TABLESPOON. Spoon will be shipped in a white Gift Bag perfect for giving. The flatware I use is new stainless steel. Flatware pattern varies based upon availability. The ink used is food safe but not permanent. The engraving will remain forever because it is stamped into the spoon. If you hand wash the spoon, rather than place it in a dishwasher, the black ink will last a long time. Each letter/number is stamped by hand, one at a time by me. The letters/numbers may not be perfectly straight or perfectly lined up because I am not using a machine to stamp with. I do my best to achieve a perfect result. Font size is 3mm (approx. 1/8″) . If you are interested in LARGER QUANTITIES for a wedding, shower, party, etc please contact me. I offer BRAND NEW silverware patterns (all pieces would be the same pattern) with any of my stamped designs or your personalized idea. What a wonderful, economical, one-of-a-kind gift.