14 · Engraving, embroidery, embossing, stamp

Logo in special cases

Not everything is printed in ink on paper. Each technique has a minimum size and a version of the logo that works. The samples are illustrations.

Laser engraving

A single pass. On metal or light wood. The symbol must be 8 mm tall or more; minimum gap between stripes 0.3 mm.

Embroidery

Use the compact 5-stripe version below 30 mm wide. Minimum gap between stripes 1.5 mm.

Blind emboss (no ink)

Paper of 250 g or heavier. Symbol of 12 mm or more. The name is not embossed below 25 mm wide.

Stamp or seal

One ink only, no gradients or transparencies. Horizontal logo at least 30 mm wide.

One-color logo on a photo

On a photograph, use the one-color version, never the flat version with a background. The contrast between the logo and the area of the photo must be 3:1 or more.

Yes: dark area, white logo

An area free of detail, with the contrast measured.

Yes: light area, black logo

If the area changes midway, darken it with a 40% veil or move to another area.

Minimums by technique

Technique	Version	Minimum	Notes
Screen printing	One-color black or white	Symbol 8 mm	No gradients. One color per pass.
Laser engraving	One-color	Symbol 8 mm	0.3 mm gap between stripes.
Embroidery	One-color, 5 stripes below 30 mm	Width 25 mm	1.5 mm gap. White or black thread.
Blind emboss	One-color (shape only)	Symbol 12 mm	Paper of 250 g or heavier.
Rubber stamp	Horizontal one-color	Width 30 mm	No transparencies.
Cut vinyl	One-color	Symbol 15 mm	Stripes cut with a 1 mm gap.
Screen	Any	See “Logo”	24 px for the symbol alone.

Production minimums are a guide. Confirm them with the supplier using a physical proof before producing in quantity.