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Originally Posted by ZodWallop
Huh, I didn't know Bookerly had so many closet detractors. I think it's a pretty good font. Not the best. But better than many.
Maybe it's partly because I never touch the Advanced settings on fonts and Bookerly's default works well for me (same with Literata Book).
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First off, you can't be a "closet detractor," that's a contradiction in terms. A "detractor" is someone who belittles or defames, which can't be done if you say nothing from your "closet." Choice is good. I see no reason to detract from the font just because I don't like it.
I don't like Bookerly because it's too thin, without enough contrast. I consider it a "spidery" font, with too much white space around it. To me it's something akin to Stymie, which makes a good font for business cards or advertisements (my dad used it all the time when he made rubber stamps) but, in my opinion, it's not good for body text.
Please note, I said "in my opinion." I realize a lot of people like it and I think their choice is good for them. I'm not being a "detractor" or "hater" — I'm just making my choice.
Making it bolder helps, but it's still (too me) not a good body font.
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Originally Posted by Sirtel
I would be unable to read without adding weight to a font with the advanced settings. Too little contrast.
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Same here. Constantia is my choice for just about everything because it's dark and "substantial."