Why print typographers make text on the web too small:
When I first linked to that article about a year ago, I was intrigued, but skeptical: “I agree it’s easier to read, but damn it’s big.” Oliver emailed me in response and made a point that really surprised me.
OLIVER: Actually it’s not that big, once you use it you start thinking “Damn. Everything else is small”. Physically 16pt is as big as 11pt in print. Huh? Yes, the screen is usually further away, which at such small distances, has a huge impact.
The old adage is correct, when referencing screen typography: bigger is, indeed, better.
