Reading Text in Old Maquine
TypeSmith provides optimized body text specifications for Old Maquine, including recommended sizes, line heights, and letter spacing for long-form content. These settings ensure maximum readability across devices and screen sizes.
Old Maquine demonstrates exceptional body text performance with balanced proportions and consistent stroke widths that enhance readability across paragraph lengths.
When setting Old Maquine 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.
Old Maquine 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 | Old Maquine delivers excellent readability for body copy |
| Italicized | Regular Italic | 16px | 24px | 0.5px | Old Maquine italic provides elegant emphasis |
| Bold | Bold | 16px | 24px | 0.5px | Old Maquine bold creates strong visual hierarchy |
| Small Caps | Regular | 16px | 24px | 0.5px | Old Maquine typography specimen |
| Secondary Text | Medium | 14px | 20px | 0.5px | Old Maquine typography specimen |