How to spot a fake id by the microprint line spacing

In today's guide on how to spot a fake id, let's focus on microprint line spacing. Real IDs use a very specific, proprietary font and spacing for their microprint background. Many novelty cards have microprint where the lines are too close together or too far apart, making it look like a blurry gray mass instead of actual text.

Bouncers check this by looking at the fine patterns with a loupe. A real microprint background is perfectly balanced and readable. If the text looks cramped or if the ink is bleeding between the lines, it's a fake. High-end vendors spend a lot of time perfecting their printing resolution to avoid this simple giveaway. Always check the spacing with a loupe!