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