Fonts - 21 ScreenShots

Japes · 06-24-2011, 02:20 PM

In this first post are all the fonts with semi-bold varieties that I tested.

Japes · 06-24-2011, 02:22 PM

In this second post, are the fonts WITHOUT semi-bold varieties that I tested. Some, like Volk, and NimbusMod, while not technically semibold, are, for all intents and purposes.

Japes · 06-24-2011, 08:06 PM

New Screenshots posted 6/27.

FedraSerifA is probably a bit better suited to e-reading than FedraSerifB, as it has slightly less contrast (between thin strokes and dark strokes), with larger x height and smaller ascenders/descenders. It's a similar slab serif font to Caecilia. The medium is a bit bolder.

Rockwell is another font very similar to Caecilia.

I think people get caught up in how "pretty" a font, when, in reality, much more important (unless you are printing high resolution images), is how readable, and how much/little the font contributes to screen fatigue.

I believe that Caecilia, FedraSerifA and Rockwell are the best options right now, for e-reading. I like LexiaDaMa as well but there is no medium font weight and the regular weight is a bit less bold that I like.

Fontin is a nice font, but, again, for purposes of ereading it is too high in contrast (not a good thing...counter-intuitive...as from what little I understand, the contrast, as it pertains to fonts, is the difference in thickness between the thicker and thinner strokes on a letter...look at a lower case "r" for example), and isn't quite thick/bold/chunky enough to make it easy to read without fatigue, for long periods, especially at smaller sizes.

Japes · 06-24-2011, 08:06 PM

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Japes · 06-24-2011, 08:07 PM

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Japes · 06-24-2011, 08:07 PM

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Japes · 06-24-2011, 08:08 PM

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viviena · 06-24-2011, 09:18 PM

The screenshot with the file name Vollkorn-Regular, it looks like slab serif? Vollkorn has a more 'classic' serif appearance.

Japes · 06-24-2011, 10:32 PM

Not sure what to tell you. That's Vollkorn.

Edited to add. I just checked and it is the same font. Vollkorn. You sure you aren't thinking of another font? Can anyone else (more familiar with the font) confirm?

viviena · 06-24-2011, 10:55 PM

To be honest, your Vollkorn screenshot looks just like your screenshot for CaeciliaLTStd-Bold. This is my screenshot of Vollkorn:

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/att...8&d=1308836586

EDIT: Yet your two screenshots aren't exactly the same as the Caecilia and Vollkorn screenshots are one minute apart.

Japes · 06-25-2011, 07:04 AM

Not sure what to say. Your screen shot and mine look pretty much the same.

Japes · 06-25-2011, 07:04 AM

You were right. I screwed up. Re-uploading the Vollkorn one now.

Japes · 06-25-2011, 06:13 PM

Wow. I thought this thread would get much more activity than it has gotten.

JSWolf · 06-25-2011, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Japes

Wow. I thought this thread would get much more activity than it has gotten.

Should have put it in the General section as it really does pertain to more then just Sony Readers. Ask a moderator to move it.

JSWolf · 06-25-2011, 06:31 PM

LexiaDaMa & Cecillia look like I'm reading a Kindle and I never liked the font Amazon chose.

Droid is also a pretty awful font. I know it's free. But blah!

I do happen to like Charis SIL.

Joanna has a way way too large line height. I know it can be overridden in CSS. But it's still not a good font to read with.

Cantoni and any other sans-serif font have to go. They don't work as a body font.

MinionPro is pretty good. The rest are just so-so.

06-24-2011, 02:20 PM	#1
Japes Addict Posts: 303 Karma: 1033852 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Sony PRS-350,Sony PRS-950,Pocketbook 360+,B&N Nook Simple Touch Reader	Fonts - 21 ScreenShots In this first post are all the fonts with semi-bold varieties that I tested. Attached Thumbnails

06-24-2011, 02:22 PM	#2
Japes Addict Posts: 303 Karma: 1033852 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Sony PRS-350,Sony PRS-950,Pocketbook 360+,B&N Nook Simple Touch Reader	In this second post, are the fonts WITHOUT semi-bold varieties that I tested. Some, like Volk, and NimbusMod, while not technically semibold, are, for all intents and purposes. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Japes; 06-25-2011 at 07:13 AM.

06-24-2011, 08:06 PM	#3
Japes Addict Posts: 303 Karma: 1033852 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Sony PRS-350,Sony PRS-950,Pocketbook 360+,B&N Nook Simple Touch Reader	New Screenshots posted 6/27. FedraSerifA is probably a bit better suited to e-reading than FedraSerifB, as it has slightly less contrast (between thin strokes and dark strokes), with larger x height and smaller ascenders/descenders. It's a similar slab serif font to Caecilia. The medium is a bit bolder. Rockwell is another font very similar to Caecilia. I think people get caught up in how "pretty" a font, when, in reality, much more important (unless you are printing high resolution images), is how readable, and how much/little the font contributes to screen fatigue. I believe that Caecilia, FedraSerifA and Rockwell are the best options right now, for e-reading. I like LexiaDaMa as well but there is no medium font weight and the regular weight is a bit less bold that I like. Fontin is a nice font, but, again, for purposes of ereading it is too high in contrast (not a good thing...counter-intuitive...as from what little I understand, the contrast, as it pertains to fonts, is the difference in thickness between the thicker and thinner strokes on a letter...look at a lower case "r" for example), and isn't quite thick/bold/chunky enough to make it easy to read without fatigue, for long periods, especially at smaller sizes. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Japes; 06-27-2011 at 09:32 PM.

06-24-2011, 10:32 PM	#9
Japes Addict Posts: 303 Karma: 1033852 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Sony PRS-350,Sony PRS-950,Pocketbook 360+,B&N Nook Simple Touch Reader	Not sure what to tell you. That's Vollkorn. Edited to add. I just checked and it is the same font. Vollkorn. You sure you aren't thinking of another font? Can anyone else (more familiar with the font) confirm? Last edited by Japes; 06-24-2011 at 10:38 PM.

06-24-2011, 10:55 PM	#10
viviena Evangelist Posts: 412 Karma: 520610 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canberra, Australia Device: Currently Kobo Clara HD and Aura One, iPad	To be honest, your Vollkorn screenshot looks just like your screenshot for CaeciliaLTStd-Bold. This is my screenshot of Vollkorn: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/att...8&d=1308836586 EDIT: Yet your two screenshots aren't exactly the same as the Caecilia and Vollkorn screenshots are one minute apart. Last edited by viviena; 06-25-2011 at 01:31 AM.

06-24-2011, 08:07 PM	#5
Japes Addict Posts: 303 Karma: 1033852 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Sony PRS-350,Sony PRS-950,Pocketbook 360+,B&N Nook Simple Touch Reader	Reserved for additional screenshots in the future (3).

06-24-2011, 08:08 PM	#7
Japes Addict Posts: 303 Karma: 1033852 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Sony PRS-350,Sony PRS-950,Pocketbook 360+,B&N Nook Simple Touch Reader	Reserved for additional screenshots in the future (5).

06-24-2011, 09:18 PM	#8
viviena Evangelist Posts: 412 Karma: 520610 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canberra, Australia Device: Currently Kobo Clara HD and Aura One, iPad	The screenshot with the file name Vollkorn-Regular, it looks like slab serif? Vollkorn has a more 'classic' serif appearance.

06-25-2011, 07:04 AM	#11
Japes Addict Posts: 303 Karma: 1033852 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Sony PRS-350,Sony PRS-950,Pocketbook 360+,B&N Nook Simple Touch Reader	Not sure what to say. Your screen shot and mine look pretty much the same.

06-25-2011, 06:13 PM	#13
Japes Addict Posts: 303 Karma: 1033852 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Sony PRS-350,Sony PRS-950,Pocketbook 360+,B&N Nook Simple Touch Reader	Wow. I thought this thread would get much more activity than it has gotten.

06-25-2011, 06:31 PM	#15
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,887 Karma: 128597114 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	LexiaDaMa & Cecillia look like I'm reading a Kindle and I never liked the font Amazon chose. Droid is also a pretty awful font. I know it's free. But blah! I do happen to like Charis SIL. Joanna has a way way too large line height. I know it can be overridden in CSS. But it's still not a good font to read with. Cantoni and any other sans-serif font have to go. They don't work as a body font. MinionPro is pretty good. The rest are just so-so.

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