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