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Title: Ten minute typo..
Post by: AdmFubar on December 14, 2025, 03:03:14 AM
Just found this, thought others would enjoy

https://practicaltypography.com/typography-in-ten-minutes.html
Title: Re: Ten minute typo..
Post by: Nermander on December 14, 2025, 10:54:31 AM
I am not sure I agree with the last item, there are a few good freely available fonts out there.

I really think the font choice could be expanded a lot, because there is a huge difference between how a font looks and how easy it is to read.

I once found someone who had typeset the same text with probably a dozen different fonts (all were high quality fonts) to make it easier to see the difference.

But those 5 rules are not bad, I think 90% of texts I read do not follow any of those 5! :)

Line length I think is the biggest issue, it is very difficult to read a text in 10 pt Times New Roman in 18 cm long lines (A4 with 1,5 cm margins).
Title: Re: Ten minute typo..
Post by: prcek on December 14, 2025, 01:38:24 PM
Agree with Nermander.
The first four rules are worth to consider, the fifth is arguable and could be expanded to several articles. Wholeheartedly agree with statement that a good looking font does not ensure it is easily legible.

I guess there is a common rule omitted that is valid for most of books/articles. The goal of text is to tell a piece of information. Its look should support it or at least should not disturb. Including pictures, colors, headlines.