Small
Short wording, initials, loyalty and compact marks.
Explore small stamps →Stamp Size Guides
Stamp Buying Guides, Comparisons & Expert Advice
Find the right stamp for your business, school, office or organisation with our expert stamp buying guides, brand comparisons and size advice.
Compare Trodat, Colop, Shiny and Stamp Design 4U Imprint stamps, understand stamp sizes and choose the best option for text, logo, date, legal, teacher, loyalty and business use.
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What Size Stamp Do You Need?
Use the guide that best matches the amount of wording or artwork you need to fit.
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Small, Medium or Large?
The shapes below show relative proportions only, not physical size.
Medium
Addresses, office text and many everyday logos.
Explore medium stamps →Large
Large logos, packaging and substantial multi-line layouts.
Explore large stamps →Illustrative relative proportions — check individual products for exact impression dimensions.
WHAT NEEDS TO FIT?
Choose Your Stamp Size by What You Need to Stamp
Business Address
Medium stamps often suit normal company and address details, depending on the number of lines.
Best Address StampsLogo
Simple logos may fit a medium stamp; detailed artwork can benefit from a larger format.
Best Logo StampsLogo + Business Details
Combined layouts often need additional width or height to keep both elements clear.
Read the Large Stamp GuideLoyalty Mark
Compact round or square stamps often suit loyalty cards and reward schemes.
Best Loyalty StampsLarge Packaging Branding
Read the large-size and logo guides before choosing room for substantial artwork.
Large Stamp GuideBest Logo StampsPOPULAR MODELS BY SIZE
Put Popular Stamp Models in Context
MEDIUM · 48 × 18mm
Trodat 4912
A versatile format for addresses, everyday wording and many simple layouts.
View the Trodat 4912 hub → MEDIUM-LARGE · 58 × 22mmTrodat 4913
Additional room for logos, longer text and combined layouts.
View the Trodat 4913 hub → LARGE · 75 × 38mmTrodat 4926
A substantial format for packaging, large branding and multi-line details.
View the Trodat 4926 hub →RELATED BUYING GUIDES
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Stamp Size Guide Frequently Asked Questions
What size rubber stamp do I need?
Choose the smallest impression area that fits the wording or artwork clearly. Start with the What Size Stamp guide.
What is a small stamp best for?
Small stamps suit short wording, initials, loyalty marks and compact administrative impressions. See the Small Stamp guide.
What is a medium stamp best for?
Medium formats often suit addresses, everyday office text and simpler logos. See the Medium Stamp guide.
When should I choose a large stamp?
Choose a larger format when detailed artwork, substantial addresses, packaging or multi-line layouts need more room. See the Large Stamp guide.
What size stamp should I use for an address?
The number and length of lines determine the space required. Use the Best Address Stamps guide.
What size stamp should I use for a logo?
Simple artwork may fit a medium stamp while fine detail can benefit from more space. Use the Best Logo Stamps guide.
Is a bigger stamp always better?
No. Extra space is useful only when your content needs it; otherwise a smaller practical format may be easier to position and use.
What does impression size mean?
Impression size is the maximum printable width and height of the stamp, not the outside dimensions of the stamp body.
CHOOSE WITH CONFIDENCE
Match the Content to the Impression Area
Use the general sizing guide or Stamp Finder before moving on to a model or product.