I stumbled across an article today claiming that 16 pixels should be the minimum font size across the web. It’s got some good points worth considering. All this time I’ve been more comfortable using 13 or 14 points as my standard minimum body text. Not quite because of any specific reason beyond “it just feels more comfortable to me”. So it’s a subjective opinion.
Looking at this said article in it’s 19pt size is it easy to read? Sure. I’m not a big fan of his type choices but I can’t argue that I can see everything clearly.
So it’s definitely worth thinking about in my future web designs.
LoweStudio Inc was founded by me, Raphael Lowe, a Honolulu based illustrator and web designer. I presently design and manage a few dozen commercial websites, but my main focus these days is acting as the head developer for Kapiolani Community College and teaching