How to spot a fake id by the microprint font alignment

In today's guide on how to spot a fake id, let's look at microprint alignment. Real IDs use a very specific, proprietary font and alignment for their microprint background. Many novelty cards have microprint where the lines are slightly crooked or unevenly spaced, which is a red flag for any bouncer.

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