What's your favorite font to read in? - Page 3

JohnRR · 02-09-2014, 04:21 AM

Caecilia, cannot concentrate if I use other fonts.

ShellShock · 02-09-2014, 04:37 AM

I also use Georgia at the moment. I have dabbled with Fontin and Charis in the past. Georgia and Charis are good because they have a lot of unusual gylphs lacking in many other fonts, e.g., ligatures for "ffi" etc. Some rendering engines (I am thinking of Adobe RMSDK as used on Kobos etc) automatically convert multiple characters (like "ffi" in the word officer) into the single character ligature, and if this is not in the font then it will be displayed as a blank.

I use the attached epubs for testing fonts, as they have a lot of unusual characters in them.

kacir · 02-09-2014, 04:43 AM

We used to have many threads like this a few years ago.
Just do an advanced search here and look for word gentium posted by kacir ;-)

Also search for names of fonts, like amasis, charis SIL, verdana ...

For a long time my favorite was Gentium.
Nowadays it is Ubuntu font.
Also have a look at Droid - development was sponsored by Google so they have font readable on small Android screens.

Have a look at google web fonts if you look for a freely downloadable good quality font
http://www.google.com/fonts

meeera · 02-09-2014, 04:53 AM

I sometimes have to read 15 or 20 pages in a new font before it settles into my eyes. Georgia is a standard for me, but I sometimes read in Amasis, a tweaked Gill Sans, and less often Felbridge. Sideloaded, for different purposes I like Bitter, Averia Sans or Serif, ITC Stone Informal, Lora, Museo and a few others.

doubleshuffle · 02-09-2014, 04:54 AM

I usually end up with Linux Libertine, made a bit bolder with Kobo's brilliant TypeGenius feature.

And here's another link for the friends of Comic Sans. (WARNING: Contains non-family friendly language!!)

Katsunami · 02-09-2014, 05:42 AM

LOL @ Comic Sans site

You might include a warning regarding the language though.

doubleshuffle · 02-09-2014, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Katsunami

You might include a warning regarding the language though.

You're right. Done.

latepaul · 02-09-2014, 05:56 AM

Wingdings - takes a bit of adjustment at first but then it's awesome.

Blossom · 02-09-2014, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Katsunami

LOL @ Comic Sans site

You might include a warning regarding the language though.

Comic Sans is great for people with Dyslexia. Trebuchet is very similar to it with some variations.

doubleshuffle · 02-09-2014, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Blossom

Comic Sans is great for people with Dyslexia.

Very interesting. Didn't know that. I tried Open Dyslexic with dyslexic students, but they weren't too impressed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blossom

Trebuchet is very similar to it with some variations.

I don't think it looks similar to Comic Sans, fortunately. But it is a very clear, easily readable font. I don't like it on my reader, but I use it for all the handouts I prepare for my students. Experimented with some regular serif font recently, because I was a bit tired of Trebuchet, but students (elderly ladies, in that case) complained at once and demanded their Trebuchet back.

BenG · 02-09-2014, 08:32 AM

I like Caecilia on the Paperwhite.
For the night theme on tablets or with small phone screens I prefer a sans-serif font.

When I switch fonts it takes a while to get used to it, so I don't make up my mind right away.

roger64 · 02-09-2014, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShellShock

I have dabbled with Fontin and Charis in the past. Georgia and Charis are good because they have a lot of unusual gylphs lacking in many other fonts, e.g., ligatures for "ffi" etc. Some rendering engines (I am thinking of Adobe RMSDK as used on Kobos etc) automatically convert multiple characters (like "ffi" in the word officer) into the single character ligature, and if this is not in the font then it will be displayed as a blank.

I use the attached epubs for testing fonts, as they have a lot of unusual characters in them.

Hi

Using otf fonts can provide you with ligatures. I do get them with Linux Libertine otf.

sharphamster · 02-09-2014, 09:35 AM

Depends on the device for me - Nickle on the Kobos, Amasis or Really No. 2 (+75, -75) on my Sonys, and Helvecta or Trebuchet on my old NookST.

I'm with Blossom a few pages back - some books just need a good, old fashioned font. I wouldn't mind a 'bad typeset on cheap paperstock' font for Jim Thompson novels.

mr ploppy · 02-09-2014, 09:35 AM

I forget what it's called because it's so long since I installed it, but it's a semi-bold sans I got from Dafont. Easier to read in low light.

roger64 · 02-09-2014, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doubleshuffle

I usually end up with Linux Libertine, made a bit bolder with Kobo's brilliant TypeGenius feature.

I do the same, it's perfect for regular, but italics are rendered as bold... If you have a solution. Maybe it's because I use the otf font?

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02-09-2014, 04:21 AM	#31
JohnRR Connoisseur Posts: 61 Karma: 642334 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Earth Device: None	Caecilia, cannot concentrate if I use other fonts.

02-09-2014, 04:43 AM	#33
kacir Wizard Posts: 3,463 Karma: 10684861 Join Date: May 2006 Device: PocketBook 360, before it was Sony Reader, cassiopeia A-20	We used to have many threads like this a few years ago. Just do an advanced search here and look for word gentium posted by kacir ;-) Also search for names of fonts, like amasis, charis SIL, verdana ... For a long time my favorite was Gentium. Nowadays it is Ubuntu font. Also have a look at Droid - development was sponsored by Google so they have font readable on small Android screens. Have a look at google web fonts if you look for a freely downloadable good quality font http://www.google.com/fonts

02-09-2014, 04:53 AM	#34
meeera Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,814 Karma: 68407974 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Libra 2, iPadMini4, iPad4, MBP; support other Kobo/Kindles	I sometimes have to read 15 or 20 pages in a new font before it settles into my eyes. Georgia is a standard for me, but I sometimes read in Amasis, a tweaked Gill Sans, and less often Felbridge. Sideloaded, for different purposes I like Bitter, Averia Sans or Serif, ITC Stone Informal, Lora, Museo and a few others.

02-09-2014, 05:42 AM	#36
Katsunami Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,111 Karma: 34000001 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: KPW1, KA1	LOL @ Comic Sans site You might include a warning regarding the language though.

02-09-2014, 05:56 AM	#38
latepaul Wizard Posts: 1,270 Karma: 10468300 Join Date: Dec 2011 Device: a variety (mostly kindles and kobos)	Wingdings - takes a bit of adjustment at first but then it's awesome.

02-09-2014, 08:32 AM	#41
BenG Home Guard Posts: 4,730 Karma: 86721650 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alpha Ralpha Boulevard Device: Kindle Oasis 3G, iPhone 6	I like Caecilia on the Paperwhite. For the night theme on tablets or with small phone screens I prefer a sans-serif font. When I switch fonts it takes a while to get used to it, so I don't make up my mind right away.

02-09-2014, 09:35 AM	#43
sharphamster Anathema Device Posts: 283 Karma: 257456 Join Date: Oct 2011 Device: Sony T3/350, Kobo AuraH20/Mini, Axim X50v	Depends on the device for me - Nickle on the Kobos, Amasis or Really No. 2 (+75, -75) on my Sonys, and Helvecta or Trebuchet on my old NookST. I'm with Blossom a few pages back - some books just need a good, old fashioned font. I wouldn't mind a 'bad typeset on cheap paperstock' font for Jim Thompson novels.

02-09-2014, 09:35 AM	#44
mr ploppy Feral Underclass Posts: 3,622 Karma: 26821535 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Yorkshire, tha noz Device: 2nd hand paperback	I forget what it's called because it's so long since I installed it, but it's a semi-bold sans I got from Dafont. Easier to read in low light.