On 17 Oct 2000, 10:32, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Are there suggestions for a serif body type suitable for newsletters
> which might be an improvement on Times New Roman? Attributes which are
> important are compactness with good legibility, and a plus for a more
> "modern" look. Not paying for the typeface also a plus for a volunteer
> organization. I use the type at 12 and 11 points to keep the product
> readable for older people.
>
> Bookman is less compact and more old fashioned. Garamond is slightly
> more interesting in construction, but is only slightly more compact,
> while being of lesser weight (so it does not read as easily at a
> distance). I have seen some good fonts in newsletters which seem
> readable yet look more "modern:" this is what I seek.
See if the following article provides you the guidance you seek:
"Tips on Desgining Newsletters"
http://www.peachpit.com/features/ndmonth/week2.htm
The following article recommends the Times New Roman as your serif font:
http://www.smartcomputing.com/editorial/article.asp?article=articles%2Fa
rchive%2Fl0607%2F04l07%2F04l07%2Easp
Note: The above URL is actually one continuous line and should be
entered into your browser's address box as one line.
Alan
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
