Emphasis on the "small"... The cards are about the size of standard business cards, which means they can be tucked into packs, purses, or pockets. They are also sturdy enough to survive the frequent handling - even their trademark mini yellow box feels substatial.The best news is that the cards are legible! The graphics are high-resolution and the print quality far better than my regulation Rider-Waite decks. Every detail in Pamela Coleman-Smith's designs are printed in bright, clean colors (unlike the muddy "aged" look of the commemorative setPamela Colman Smith Commemorative Set).This deck is practical, reliable, and accessible to nearly all tarot readers.