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Fonts for Dyslexic Reading

Welcome to LexiCipher

Discover the typography settings that work best for your brain.

📖 What is LexiCipher?

LexiCipher is a free, science-based tool that helps you find your optimal reading settings. Instead of guessing which font or spacing works best, our test uses Design of Experiments (DOE) methodology to systematically identify what actually helps you read more comfortably.

Every person's brain is different. What works for one reader may not work for another. That's why we test 7 different typography factors to find your unique combination.

📚 View the research citations →

🔬 How the Test Works

1

Quick Setup

Tell us your reading level and optionally calibrate for your screen size.

2

16 Reading Comparisons

Read short passages and rate each one compared to a reference. Takes about 10-15 minutes.

3

Statistical Analysis

We analyze your responses to identify which factors significantly affect your reading comfort.

4

Get Your Settings

Download a personalized font file and CSS settings to use everywhere you read.

🎛️ What We Test

Aa Letter Spacing
Space between letters
⬜ Word Spacing
Space between words
↕️ Line Height
Vertical spacing between lines
𝐁 Font Weight
Thickness of letters
🔤 Font Size
Size of text
↔️ Line Width
Characters per line
⬇️ Bottom Weight
Extra thickness at letter bottoms (variable font feature)

📏 Calibrated Reading Passages

All test passages are professionally calibrated using the Flesch-Kincaid readability formula to ensure consistent difficulty across the test.

3rd
Grade passages
FK 2.5-3.5
5th
Grade passages
FK 4.5-5.5
8th
Grade passages
FK 7.5-8.5

You'll read passages 2 grade levels below your selected level for comfortable, focused testing.

🔒 Your Privacy

All data stays on your device. We don't collect, store, or transmit any personal information. Your reading preferences are saved in your browser's local storage and can be deleted anytime.

Start Your Test →

Free • 10-15 minutes • No account required