A spirit level which includes an easy to operate, built in stamping mechanism that can be used by the individual user to mark a level line on a surface located adjacent the spirit level, such as a wall against which the level is engaged. The spirit level includes a plurality of conveniently located push pads that can be operated by the user to move a pre-inked stamping member from a normally retracted positioned into an extended marking position in engagement with a surface to be marked if desired.