Hi all! Wow. Sorry to hear about the hotstamp issue! I recently got the kirigami set and wanted to hotstamp since I’ve seen pics but they recommended that I didn’t because the flap is so thin/flexible and the stamp would show cracks easily over time. I didn’t even think about the initials being imprinted deep enough to show through the other side. So for now I’m skipping the hotstamp but I really would prefer it.
Also, issues happen with hotstamping in general - a few months ago I ordered a 6 key holder epi black online with hotstamp. I’ve ordered canvas hotstamp items online in the past so didn’t expect any problems. Well the item came in and I was excited until I saw the hotstamp. It looked so sloppy; it was deep and the silver lettering was fuzzy and not clean at all. Just beware that these mistakes can happen.