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SOFT ENAMEL VS. HARD ENAMEL WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE? SOFT ENAMEL – is a die struck pin with paint fill. The paint is air dried which causes the paint to settle ever so slightly. This creates a dimensional look, meaning the paint is at a lower level than the metal borders surrounding each color. If you rub your thumb over a soft enamel pin you will feel the metal ridges. HARD ENAMEL – is a die struck pin with paint fill. The paint is heated at a very high temperature to harden or cure the paint, and then it is polished smooth. The paint and the metal borders/ridges are at the same level. If you rub your thumb over a hard enamel pin it will feel smooth and you will not feel the metal borders/ridges. OTHER DIFFERENCES | SOFT ENAMEL | HARD ENAMEL | | Least expensive pin | Most expensive pin | | Good quality | Best quality | | Most Popular | 2nd in Popularity | | Nonsmooth surface | Smooth surface | |