help trying to make something more 'readable'

[step88]

hi all, im so far only experienced with the basics of gfx editing in general

im trying to make the attached example image you see more readable, i was just wondering if anyone has any ideas as to what effects they would apply in order to make that more readable  ---  so for example, is there a way to reduce empty space between the dots of the letters? (would that be the right approach to the problem?)   or, instead should the goal be to make the letters darker?  or thicker?

(im new to gimp so if you have some recommended effects to try for this issue please let me know)

thanks for any tips 

   

[Ofnuts]

Filter>Generic>Erode. Each use increase the size of the dark bits by one pixel.

Or use the color selection, select the black, Select>Grow by one or two pixels, and bucket-fill the selection.

[rich2005]

If you want to go a bit further. All in one screenshot for reference https://i.imgur.com/p39lxWH.jpg

1. The image is in indexed mode so change to RGB Image -> Mode -> RGB
2. Use Filters -> Generic -> Erode to grow the darker areas.

That might be enough or
Repeat Erode
3. Apply a small (default) Gaussian blur Filters -> Blur -> Gaussian blur
4. Apply a default or small adjusted Threshold Colors -> Threshold

[denzjos]

The best learn curve is to use the Gimp standard tools but if you have the G'Mic Qt plugin then you can use :

G'Mic Qt / Artistic / Pen Drawing (value 20)
Colours / Levels / move mid (grey) slider to the right

Or if yoy want a small formed text :

Q'Mic Qt / Repair / Smooth[Anisotropic] (see values on screendump)
Color / Levels / move mid (grey) slider to the right (clamp input 0,45)

   

[Krikor]

Short illustration - according to the tips given above.
Included: Blur + Curves + Levels

[step88]

hi all thanks so much for the replies, its great how much it can be improved!
i will have a mess around today with these great tips