Ruby

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-004984",
  "term": "Ruby",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A traditional type size, equivalent to 5.5 points, commonly used for small print such as footnotes, indexes, or classified advertisements. This size is one step smaller than pearl and larger than diamond in the historical point system. Ruby type requires precise casting and printing to maintain legibility.",
  "synonyms": [
    "agate"
  ],
  "subject": "Industrial printing",
  "see_also": [
    "agate"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "ruby",
    "es": "ruby",
    "fr": "ruby"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/ruby/"
}