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10 steps to better legibility for body copy
Newspaper typefaces require a higher legibility then typefaces used for other printed products. Newspaper are printed on a paper of lesser quality under high speed. 1. Great newspaper body copy typeface. Serif typeface is easier to read then sans serif font. 2. The right size. Don’t go under 9 pt. As a basic rule this … Continue reading
Typography: x-heigh
In typography, x-heigh refers to the heigh of lower case letters without upper or lower parts when compared to capital letters. What to use in designing the newspaper? Today, tall x-height are very popular. Because the visual appearance of such type is larger than those type with lower x-heights. This is visible even if you … Continue reading
Drop Cap
They are extremely grateful, though I often met people in the newsroom who were opposed to this. But never with a clear explanation why they are against. Why I’m the fun of drop caps? Simple – because it helps the reader to find the beginning of the text easy and fast. Especially in situations with … Continue reading
Subheads
There is no discussion – subheads fits well on a stories that needs to run long. It, even, looks very effective, not only do they break the story but also allow writers to hint to the readers what follows in particular part of the text. How to effectively use subheads: Use a type least one … Continue reading
Finger reading
Do not be afraid to use a small size typeface for some elements, even if you use a size of only 6 pt. Often the people in the newsroom will complain that the typeface size in a sports tables is too small, and that readers call the newspaper and complain about it. But, they are … Continue reading
