Material for Paragraphs
TypeSmith provides optimized body text specifications for Material, including recommended sizes, line heights, and letter spacing for long-form content. These settings ensure maximum readability across devices and screen sizes.
Material demonstrates exceptional body text performance with balanced proportions and consistent stroke widths that enhance readability across paragraph lengths.
When setting Material for body copy, TypeSmith recommends these optimized specifications. The carefully tuned metrics ensure comfortable reading at extended lengths while maintaining the typeface's distinctive character.
Material small text sizes retain legibility through well-defined letterforms. Caption and footnote applications benefit from the font's clear x-height and open counters.
| Element | Weight | Size | Line Height | Tracking | Preview |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Text | Regular | 16px | 24px | 0.5px | Material delivers excellent readability for body copy |
| Italicized | Regular Italic | 16px | 24px | 0.5px | Material italic provides elegant emphasis |
| Bold | Bold | 16px | 24px | 0.5px | Material bold creates strong visual hierarchy |
| Small Caps | Regular | 16px | 24px | 0.5px | Material typography specimen |
| Secondary Text | Medium | 14px | 20px | 0.5px | Material typography specimen |