What is your preferred font size, and distance of ereader to eyes?

ProDigit · 01-02-2018, 05:40 PM

I don't know if the font size setting is the same on all kindles, but on my oasis, I hold my device about 1.5 foot away from my eyes, and am ok with font setting 2.
On my desk, I put it 2 ft away, and have to increase font size to 4.

What's your preferred reading setting?

Cinisajoy · 01-02-2018, 05:44 PM

I am at one foot and typically have an ereader on font size 4.

Deskisamess · 01-02-2018, 05:54 PM

That is the magic of digital books. My needs change depending on what device I'm reading on, ambient lighting, where I'm reading, which pair of glasses I'm wearing, time of day, etc. The ability to change font style, size, and line spacing, on an "as needed" basis is what gave reading for pleasure back to me.

I have no "default."

Atunah · 01-02-2018, 06:09 PM

I use size 4 bold 3 on bookerly. What font I use determines what size and how bold I need.

Distance? Not sure. It would be always the same as I have to look through my bifocals. I don't have much in between vision as I am far sighted. So bifocal for reading and rest for TV and driving. The rest is a blur

Its probably about 1.5 feet or so. I haven't measured. Its why I don't read much sitting on a table on a stand as I have to lean forward to get it sharp through the bifocals and that hurts my neck and back after a while. Talk about slouching.

Sirtel · 01-02-2018, 06:23 PM

I have my own FONT_RAMP file on my Oasis 2, as my favorite size is somewhere between 5 and 6. On my Voyage and the Oasis 2016 size 5 works for me, on the Oasis 2 it's a bit too small because of the bigger screen. I always use Helvetica, bold level 1 on all my Kindles. The reading distance is a foot or so.

I have very poor vision, without glasses I'm half-blind, everything is total blur. I always read with my glasses on and even then I prefer bigger fonts, tiny fonts make my eyes ache pretty fast. I also have the fonts enlarged on my laptop, my tablet and my phone.

Sirtel · 01-02-2018, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cinisajoy

I am at one foot and typically have an ereader on font size 4.

If I remember correctly, the font size 4 on my old non-touch basics was about the same as size 5 on the newer Kindles. No idea about Kobo.

ProDigit · 01-02-2018, 06:45 PM

The Kindle font size indication is quite confusing, as you have the font size number, and the font size, as well as any zoom function.
It would have made more sense if the Kindle would say 'standard font size: 14pt' (or something).
But not sure where they're getting the number '4' from, as standard font on the Oasis.

JSWolf · 01-02-2018, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cinisajoy

I am at one foot and typically have an ereader on font size 4.

And just what is font size 4?

JSWolf · 01-02-2018, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProDigit

I don't know if the font size setting is the same on all kindles, but on my oasis, I hold my device about 1.5 foot away from my eyes, and am ok with font setting 2.
On my desk, I put it 2 ft away, and have to increase font size to 4.

What's your preferred reading setting?

The problem is that the font sizes have changed and what was font size 4 may no longer be the same. So please give the font size in em.

Lordblacknail · 01-02-2018, 08:17 PM

I use font size four and bold 2 with Bookerly. I read without glasses. I am 72 and have never needed glasses for reading, but used to use the computer. But after surgery, I only need glasses to drive or watch movies. That's interesting about needing a bigger size on Oasis 2. I don't feel the need yet, but I have only had mine for a week or so.

Cinisajoy · 01-02-2018, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

And just what is font size 4?

I have no clue as it is just the 4th setting on my kindle. Or about the default size here.

barryem · 01-03-2018, 12:28 AM

I also use font size 4 on my Kindle. I'm not really sure how far I keep it from my face. Offhand I'd say about a foot. Maybe a bit more. I'm not sure.

I think the number 4 is just an index. It's the 4th font on the list.

Amazon may have changed the font sizes at some point but I still use size 4. I used to read at size 3 till I tried 4. I'm still comfortable with 3. I just like 4 better. Anyway if it got a little smaller I might not have noticed. Probably that's true if it got a little bigger.

Barry

dordale · 01-03-2018, 03:31 AM

When I'm outside in bright sunlight, I usually use font size 2--sometimes even going down to 1. In lower light conditions, I increase the font size--usually to 4, and sometimes to 5 if I'm tired, or reading in really low light conditions.

rcentros · 01-03-2018, 04:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProDigit

What's your preferred reading setting?

I never really thought about it too much, but it looks like 3 is the most common font size setting I use. Sometimes I go to 2 on the Kindle 8th Generation, sometimes to 4 on the Touch (but the Constantina font has a smaller face than do the built-in fonts on the Touch). The Keyboard and Non-Touch stays at 3. Actually the Keyboard is becoming my favorite reader. It looks like I hold the Kindles just a bit over a foot away -- maybe 15".

Sonicboom · 01-03-2018, 06:44 AM

I use size 4 on my Oasis 2.

and distance? When I am sitting on chair/sofa the distance is around 30 cm (approx. one foot) but when I am in bed it is around 20 cm.

01-02-2018, 05:40 PM	#1
ProDigit Karmaniac Posts: 2,553 Karma: 11499146 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami FL Device: PRS-505, Jetbook, + Mini, +Color, Astak Ez Reader Pro, PPW1, Aura H2O	What is your preferred font size, and distance of ereader to eyes? I don't know if the font size setting is the same on all kindles, but on my oasis, I hold my device about 1.5 foot away from my eyes, and am ok with font setting 2. On my desk, I put it 2 ft away, and have to increase font size to 4. What's your preferred reading setting?

01-02-2018, 06:23 PM	#5
Sirtel Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,996 Karma: 243829945 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Estonia Device: Kobo Sage & Libra 2	I have my own FONT_RAMP file on my Oasis 2, as my favorite size is somewhere between 5 and 6. On my Voyage and the Oasis 2016 size 5 works for me, on the Oasis 2 it's a bit too small because of the bigger screen. I always use Helvetica, bold level 1 on all my Kindles. The reading distance is a foot or so. I have very poor vision, without glasses I'm half-blind, everything is total blur. I always read with my glasses on and even then I prefer bigger fonts, tiny fonts make my eyes ache pretty fast. I also have the fonts enlarged on my laptop, my tablet and my phone. Last edited by Sirtel; 01-02-2018 at 06:27 PM.

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01-02-2018, 05:44 PM	#2
Cinisajoy Just a Yellow Smiley. Posts: 19,161 Karma: 83862859 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Texas Device: K4, K5, fire, kobo, galaxy	I am at one foot and typically have an ereader on font size 4.

01-02-2018, 05:54 PM	#3
Deskisamess Wizard Posts: 2,777 Karma: 45827761 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Ohio Device: iPhone 13 Pro, iPad mini, iPad Pro 12.9",Paperwhite 6.8", Scribe 2022	That is the magic of digital books. My needs change depending on what device I'm reading on, ambient lighting, where I'm reading, which pair of glasses I'm wearing, time of day, etc. The ability to change font style, size, and line spacing, on an "as needed" basis is what gave reading for pleasure back to me. I have no "default."

01-02-2018, 06:09 PM	#4
Atunah Wizard Posts: 1,817 Karma: 23400001 Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Device: K1/K3/BasicK Voyage/Oasis1/Oasis3	I use size 4 bold 3 on bookerly. What font I use determines what size and how bold I need. Distance? Not sure. It would be always the same as I have to look through my bifocals. I don't have much in between vision as I am far sighted. So bifocal for reading and rest for TV and driving. The rest is a blur Its probably about 1.5 feet or so. I haven't measured. Its why I don't read much sitting on a table on a stand as I have to lean forward to get it sharp through the bifocals and that hurts my neck and back after a while. Talk about slouching.

01-02-2018, 06:45 PM	#7
ProDigit Karmaniac Posts: 2,553 Karma: 11499146 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami FL Device: PRS-505, Jetbook, + Mini, +Color, Astak Ez Reader Pro, PPW1, Aura H2O	The Kindle font size indication is quite confusing, as you have the font size number, and the font size, as well as any zoom function. It would have made more sense if the Kindle would say 'standard font size: 14pt' (or something). But not sure where they're getting the number '4' from, as standard font on the Oasis.

01-02-2018, 08:17 PM	#10
Lordblacknail Groupie Posts: 171 Karma: 330000 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tampa, Florida Device: Kobo Libre 2 Galaxy Tab S7 Plus Kobo Libre Colour	I use font size four and bold 2 with Bookerly. I read without glasses. I am 72 and have never needed glasses for reading, but used to use the computer. But after surgery, I only need glasses to drive or watch movies. That's interesting about needing a bigger size on Oasis 2. I don't feel the need yet, but I have only had mine for a week or so.

01-03-2018, 12:28 AM	#12
barryem Wizard Posts: 2,459 Karma: 68781975 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arkansas Device: Paperwhite 4	I also use font size 4 on my Kindle. I'm not really sure how far I keep it from my face. Offhand I'd say about a foot. Maybe a bit more. I'm not sure. I think the number 4 is just an index. It's the 4th font on the list. Amazon may have changed the font sizes at some point but I still use size 4. I used to read at size 3 till I tried 4. I'm still comfortable with 3. I just like 4 better. Anyway if it got a little smaller I might not have noticed. Probably that's true if it got a little bigger. Barry

01-03-2018, 03:31 AM	#13
dordale Wizard Posts: 1,731 Karma: 3472866 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: Sony PRS-650 & 350; Kindle Voyage; Kobo Aura HD, Aura One, and Forma	When I'm outside in bright sunlight, I usually use font size 2--sometimes even going down to 1. In lower light conditions, I increase the font size--usually to 4, and sometimes to 5 if I'm tired, or reading in really low light conditions.

01-03-2018, 06:44 AM	#15
Sonicboom Enthusiast Posts: 27 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Bohemia Device: Oasis 2	I use size 4 on my Oasis 2. and distance? When I am sitting on chair/sofa the distance is around 30 cm (approx. one foot) but when I am in bed it is around 20 cm.