Typesetting Tips

Typesetting Tips

In general, larger text sizes work better than smaller. ‘Fill
in’ is a term used to describe bridging between the open
areas of a character, or between two characters, which
affects the legibility of the text and overall appearance.
However, copy sizes that are too large can present
problems with ‘air entrapment’ on heavily coated or
laminated stocks that can cause the foil to adhere
improperly or not adhere at all. As a general rule, you can
utilize smaller type sizes on coated stocks versus softer,
more coarse or textured uncoated stocks. The hot
stamping die will deboss into the softer, uncoated stock
much more easily and can potentially cause ‘fill in’.

Finally, because typefaces generally appear bolder when
foiled, don’t track or kern too tightly. It is a good rule of
thumb to set type loosely and with more leading than you
might ordinarily consider. With embossing, if the letters
are close to each other, create more space (kerning) to
allow for the bevel (the edge of an embossed or debossed
area made to a specific angle to the paper plane).

As with all situations, it is always best to communicate with
DELTA PRESS first to help you determine the type
parameters on your specific job and stock.