[insane_irish]

What is the smallest font size you guys would recommend for the denoms on an inlay? What about the smallest font size for written word on an inlay (for inconsequential writing, not name of the casino or anything)?

if it matters base it on the chip being TR Kings

[Colquhoun]

It really depends on the typeface you are using. One faces' 10pt may be quite different in size and readability than another. Best bet is to find a few faces you really like and print out a bunch of samples in different sizes. Let your eyes be the judge...or post some pics and let us decide for you!

[PocketRocket]

As Colquhoun mentioned the type size can vary from font to font. As a general rule, I keep the denomination no smaller than about 3/16" of an inch or about 14pt, though my general preference is normally 18pt to 28pt in bold. As a matter of fact, I try to keep all of the text in bold upper case for readability. For curved text around the edge of the print area, I try to use 6pt to 8pt bold for things like the city, and for more significant text, like the casino name, 7 to 10pt depending upon the font, the amount of text, and the available area for text. For a 1" label, try to keep your print area in a 7/8" (.875) area to allow for variances in alignment and printer creep if you're going to print it on a computer laser printer.

Originally Posted by insane_irish

What is the smallest font size you guys would recommend for the denoms on an inlay? What about the smallest font size for written word on an inlay (for inconsequential writing, not name of the casino or anything)?

if it matters base it on the chip being TR Kings

[Dimes]

As PocketRocket says, 3/16" (about 5 mm) is a good general minimum for the denomination. If the contrast between font and background is high, and the font has a high readability, then it could be slightly smaller. If the contrast is low, or the font has a low readability, then the font should be considerably bigger.

Other text could go down to about half the size of the minimum size of the denomination.

As Colquhoun says, the best thing is to try it out. Make a couple of mock ups from a printout and put them in the middle of the table in the lighting you would have at a game. If the denomination is readable while you are seated at the table, the font is adequately sized.

TT