What's the minimum size my logo should work at?

A strong logo stays legible and recognizable at about 0.5 inches wide. Printing it at that size is the fastest way to catch details that collapse when scaled down.

• Print a test at 0.5 inches and look for lost details, lines that merge together, or text that becomes unreadable.
• If anything breaks down, simplify: remove thin strokes, tighten spacing, and drop tiny elements that disappear at small sizes.
• Check the mark in both color and single-color versions, since fine detail is usually the first thing to go.
• This small-size test is one of the most practical checks you can run before committing to business cards, stamps, or favicons.