Graphics Loss of Sharpness with Font

I created one graphic which at it's normal size looks ok, but when I reduce the size the font becomes dull. I set anti alias to smooth, Storke to 2.5, Miter limit to 1, in the large graphic. Using Paint Shop Pro X. Is there anything I can do to get the sharpness back so when I reduce it to a smaller size it still looks ok. or I'm I even on the right track?

 

Do you still have the original text in psp format?
Unfortunately, PSP doesn't do a fantastic job of text in smaller sizes, especially when you have 'stroke' on.

I'd create the yellow text with 'vector' checked just using the fill, with the stroke on null.
Go to Selections and make 'selection from vector' then modify the selection by increasing 2.5, add a new layer under the text and fill that selection with the red.
For crispness it's best to always resize your text while it's still in vector.

Does that help at all Ishkey?

 

Sure does help.
I always save my files in psp incase i have to go back to mod.
I'll give it a try.
Thanks for the help CP.