What font are people choosing for the KPW?

Stingo · 10-04-2012, 03:25 PM

Just curious what font people are choosing as their principal reading font on the KPW? I suspect that the lighting and contrast might be changing some old preferences. I am still experimenting but am leaning to Helvetica.

ElspethB · 10-04-2012, 05:16 PM

I like a serif font, but Baskerville looks too "thin" to me. I've been playing around with different ones, but I think I have settled on Palatino, level 3. It's interesting how much darker Caecilia looks on my Paperwhite vs my K3 Keyboard and K4NT.

whitearrow · 10-04-2012, 05:25 PM

I keep going back and forth between Palatino 3 and Caecelia 4. I like Palatino, but 4 is too big for me, and 3 a smidge too small.

sparklemotion · 10-04-2012, 05:59 PM

Currently I'm using the Caecilia Condensed, size 4. I also really like the Palatino font.

Wildgift · 10-04-2012, 07:20 PM

I'm using futura, 'cause that's how I roll....

jswinden · 10-04-2012, 08:07 PM

Usually I like Caecilia Condensed the best, but since my current PW has screen issues I need all the thickness I can get so I'm having to use Helvetica. Probably will go back to Caecilia Condensed if replacement PW has good screen.

jbharman45 · 10-06-2012, 05:06 PM

I have been using Futura 5. A little better at a bigger font size.

jswinden · 10-06-2012, 05:22 PM

Now that I have a good replacement PW I find the best font for my eyes is Caecilia Condensed in size 4.

I like Caecilia Condensed in size 3 best on my Touch because the Touch sizes are a little bigger than the corresponding sizes on the PW.

Stingo · 10-06-2012, 05:39 PM

I have ended up using Caecilia Condesed at size 3. So far it is working for me.

daffy4u · 10-06-2012, 07:26 PM

Palatino [4] but as soon as we have a working font hack, I'm going back to Fontin.

JSWolf · 10-06-2012, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daffy4u

Palatino [4] but as soon as we have a working font hack, I'm going back to Fontin.

Have you given Charis SIL a try?

daffy4u · 10-06-2012, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Have you given Charis SIL a try?

You hooked me on Fontin. I like it and I'm sticking with it.

JSWolf · 10-06-2012, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daffy4u

You hooked me on Fontin. I like it and I'm sticking with it.

I've switched to Charis SIL. Fontin is still good. I did create a bold italic font version for Fontin. I can link you a copy if you would like. It may not be perfect, but it is better then not having such.

daffy4u · 10-06-2012, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

I've switched to Charis SIL. Fontin is still good. I did create a bold italic font version for Fontin. I can link you a copy if you would like. It may not be perfect, but it is better then not having such.

I'll let you know. I haven't felt that I was missing a bold italic, so I think I'm good. If I change my mind, I'll get back to you. Thanks for the offer.

tomsem · 10-07-2012, 01:37 AM

Baskerville has held sway for today anyway.

10-04-2012, 03:25 PM	#1
Stingo Evangelist Posts: 416 Karma: 1004388 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Miami Device: KPW, KT, K3, KDXG, KDX, prs505(silver) and prs500(my first e-reader)	What font are people choosing for the KPW? Just curious what font people are choosing as their principal reading font on the KPW? I suspect that the lighting and contrast might be changing some old preferences. I am still experimenting but am leaning to Helvetica.

10-04-2012, 05:25 PM	#3
whitearrow Guru Posts: 671 Karma: 1405166 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: Kindle 3G/WiFi	I keep going back and forth between Palatino 3 and Caecelia 4. I like Palatino, but 4 is too big for me, and 3 a smidge too small. __________________

10-04-2012, 08:07 PM	#6
jswinden Amateur Radio Posts: 3,936 Karma: 2506296 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA Device: Kindle Touch, iPad 3, iPhone 5	Usually I like Caecilia Condensed the best, but since my current PW has screen issues I need all the thickness I can get so I'm having to use Helvetica. Probably will go back to Caecilia Condensed if replacement PW has good screen. __________________ Jack Currently: Kindle Touch, iPhone 5, and iPad 3.

10-06-2012, 05:22 PM	#8
jswinden Amateur Radio Posts: 3,936 Karma: 2506296 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA Device: Kindle Touch, iPad 3, iPhone 5	Now that I have a good replacement PW I find the best font for my eyes is Caecilia Condensed in size 4. I like Caecilia Condensed in size 3 best on my Touch because the Touch sizes are a little bigger than the corresponding sizes on the PW. __________________ Jack Currently: Kindle Touch, iPhone 5, and iPad 3.

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10-04-2012, 05:16 PM	#2
ElspethB Enthusiast Posts: 26 Karma: 1000038 Join Date: Oct 2012 Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle 4NT, Kindle Keyboard, Samsung Galaxy Player	I like a serif font, but Baskerville looks too "thin" to me. I've been playing around with different ones, but I think I have settled on Palatino, level 3. It's interesting how much darker Caecilia looks on my Paperwhite vs my K3 Keyboard and K4NT.

10-04-2012, 05:59 PM	#4
sparklemotion dangerous when cornered Posts: 961 Karma: 20198767 Join Date: Dec 2011 Device: K3, K5, KFire, KPW	Currently I'm using the Caecilia Condensed, size 4. I also really like the Palatino font.

10-04-2012, 07:20 PM	#5
Wildgift Connoisseur Posts: 89 Karma: 497134 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Nook	I'm using futura, 'cause that's how I roll....

10-06-2012, 05:06 PM	#7
jbharman45 Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: Sony Reader 505, 700, 900, Kindle 2/3, Nook, NookColor	I have been using Futura 5. A little better at a bigger font size.

10-06-2012, 05:39 PM	#9
Stingo Evangelist Posts: 416 Karma: 1004388 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Miami Device: KPW, KT, K3, KDXG, KDX, prs505(silver) and prs500(my first e-reader)	I have ended up using Caecilia Condesed at size 3. So far it is working for me.

10-06-2012, 07:26 PM	#10
daffy4u I'm Super Kindle-icious Posts: 6,524 Karma: 1609085 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Drive, Calinadia Candafornia Device: K1, KTSO, KFHD, K3, KPW, KDXG, HP Touchpadx2	Palatino [4] but as soon as we have a working font hack, I'm going back to Fontin.

10-07-2012, 01:37 AM	#15
tomsem Wizard Posts: 2,045 Karma: 1889878 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Device: iPod Touch, Nook STR, Xoom, Kindle Touch, PW & Fire, Sony PRS-T1, iPad	Baskerville has held sway for today anyway.

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