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Old 04-30-2011, 11:27 PM   #1
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Question Best custom font?
I've looked around, but can't really find much information. Is there a general consensus on the "best" font for the Kindle 3? As in, easiest to read, makes contrast ratio look the best, etc.
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Old 05-01-2011, 01:53 AM   #2
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I've looked around, but can't really find much information. Is there a general consensus on the "best" font for the Kindle 3? As in, easiest to read, makes contrast ratio look the best, etc.
I think that you are probably going to get 101 different answers to your question, personally I use Droid Sans, available here. but nevertheless good luck in finding a 'general consensus'
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Old 05-01-2011, 12:42 PM   #3
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I'm nuts about Bookman Old Style. Looks perfect and easy on the eyes.
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Old 05-01-2011, 12:48 PM   #4
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You're going to get a lot of different opinions here, I suspect. Some of it will depend on what size folks read their books at, but the rest is a lot of personal preference.
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Old 05-01-2011, 03:18 PM   #5
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Ignore everyone else - the best font to use is clearly Caecilia. Enjoy!
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Old 05-01-2011, 07:33 PM   #8
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I think we can close this thread and revisit this old thread about fonts...

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44269
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