Syed.Hosain at aeris.net wrote: >> For standard typefaces embedded in print PDF documents, I use Palatino >> > Linotype for serifs, the new (free) Inconsolata-dk for monospaced, and > any of a number of sans-serif typefaces--usually Arial, Verdana, > Calibri., etc. > > Hi, Gary. > > Did you mean Inconsolata-dk or Incolsolata-dz? I have not seen the > former ... just found the latter and will do some comparisons to my > current favorite (see below). > > My fonts for printed technical documentation - these are always sent to > customers in PDF files: > > 1. Palatino Linotype for all body text. I used to use Palatino and > discovered an unusual spacing problem with copyright, registered and > trademark letters. The space after these characters is insufficient and > they are too close to the first character of the next word. I don't know > if others see it too and it is just a problem with the Palatino font I > have - I can provide a PDF sample if anyone wants. > > 2. Helvetica for all headers. I used to use Arial, but was clearly shown > (in this list! :)) that Helvetica looks a lot better in larger sizes > (like headers) and in printed form - better curves, etc. > > 3. Consolas for monospaced code examples, etc. I used to use Courier, > but after I discovered Consolas (in Word 2007) some years ago, I have > not looked back! > > Z >
My bad, as it was Inconsolata-dz. Helvetica is a Mac font for most systems--not on my XP Pro system. A couple years ago, somebody ran a comparative study on various typefaces, including the seven or so new MS "C" typefaces. Palatino Linotype fared the best of the serifs. Forget TNR, unless a narrow newspaper-type typeface is desired for narrow columns. Consolas may appear poorly unless ClearType is enabled, I understand. Gary