Gotham is a very open typeface. Large, open counters and as well as large x-height in relation to the ascender and descender render it usable at text sizes. That said, however, too much of it at a too small point size, especially on a coated bright white paper, could send the reader into fits. It sparkles.
2 Apr 2007 — 2:22pm
http://typophile.com/node/1750
http://typophile.com/node/27555
To answer the question of whether it’s suitable for body copy, have a read of what the folks at H&FJ have to say here.
2 Apr 2007 — 2:40pm
Gotham is a very open typeface. Large, open counters and as well as large x-height in relation to the ascender and descender render it usable at text sizes. That said, however, too much of it at a too small point size, especially on a coated bright white paper, could send the reader into fits. It sparkles.
2 Apr 2007 — 3:27pm
I hadn't really thought of using a slab serif.. I'm going to try these out. Thanks everyone.
If Gotham bold were the headline, what would make nice body copy?
2 Apr 2007 — 5:09pm
Actually, I'm going w/ the EgyptienF - looks beautiful. Thanks all.