Advice on readability

The most important objective for your sign is to effectively communicate your message or information. It’s therefore important that every sign is easy to read.

Over the years, experts have formulated many rules of thumb for readability that we have translated for use on display boards.

• Stick with traditional fonts like Arial, Times New Roman, or similar typefaces.

• Use italics or bold for emphasis, but not for all your text.

• Don't place your name or copy on top of a picture; that makes it difficult to read.

• Don't use ALL CAPS; THEY ARE MUCH HARDER TO READ.

• They are much harder to read.

• Don't use more than two or three different fonts on your board. Times New Roman for body copy and Arial for headings makes for a nice combination