Font size for printing

[kendallt]

This is a follow-up to Christine's thread re. print size. Many of you who said you print 12x12 mentioned the font size and making sure it isn't too big. So, I was curious - what font size do you use? I've been using between 12 and 13, but then I resize my LO to 90%, which makes the font smaller. Wondering if I'm okay? I am planning to use Blurb to print my PL album at the end of the year.

 

[jacinda]

It really depends on the font you're using. Size 12 in one font is completely different from size 12 in another font. Do a test print of different fonts & sizes on one page. That's what I did for my 8x8 pages.

 

[Lizzy257]

I print 12x12 with Blurb and generally use font size 12. Obviously, as Jacinda said, some fonts will look different, and you'll know by looking at them on a LO if they're bigger or smaller than usual.

When I'm scrapping, I'll zoom in to 25%, and that's pretty much what it looks like on a printed 12x12 page. If I use a template and have to shrink journaling down to fit into the space, even when I use a size 10 or 11, they're still perfectly readable on a printed page.

 

[YepBrook]

Anywhere from 8-14 pt. It totally depends on the font. My aim is to have it similar to the size of 12 pt Century Gothic.

 

[luckyme]

The size really depends on the font because 12 pt in one font is very different from 12 pt in another font.

I scrap in 12x12 and print in 8x8 so I just shrink my layout to 25% and it roughly approximates the actual printout size. If I can read the font the it's good to go.

If you print in 12x12, I'd just hold up a ruler to the screen and adjust the zoom until the page is viewed at actual print size. Then you can check the font.

 

[farrijc]

I agree with the others - 12 is pretty much my standard, and I adjust as necessary. For me, viewing it on screen at 33% is comparable to printing it at 12x12.

 

[adi&co.]

yeah I usually use size 12, but smaller if it's a larger font. You should be fine with using 12 and resizing a tad.

 

[kristijoy]

I almost always use a 11 point in a handwriting font. I like my journaling to be there, but not to stick out. So I think you'll be just fine!