Tobias Reed
Tobias Reed Production Knowledge Lead at 4OVER4.COM
Question

Line Art and Text Recommendations for Spot UV and Foil

Answer

Spot Gloss and Foil are registration-sensitive finishes applied on top of the print, so very fine detail can fill in or drop out. Keeping type and strokes above the minimums helps the effect land cleanly.

ElementRecommended minimum
Font size10pt or larger
Line stroke thicknessAt least 1pt
  • Use 10pt size or larger for fonts so the finish reads clearly.
  • Keep line strokes at least 1pt thick to avoid broken or patchy effects.
  • Avoid ultra-thin serifs and tiny detail in the areas you want gloss or foil on.

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