+1 with a third party sms app - you should try HELLO, it's free.

If you're a stickler for the default app - the way around it is to ROOT your phone, use Xposed framework, then install the APP SETTINGS module.

Set the default messaging app to 240dpi znd you're good to go.

I agree the fonts are too big, even when you set it to tiny.

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