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Offline Chris_

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Font Choices
« on: August 11, 2010, 02:16:40 PM »
I am working on a website for a public figure in a small town that is currently running for re-election.

I'm not the most artistic person in the world, but I manage to cobble things together when I need to.  I need suggestions for font choices for the main title.  The title currently has a Helvetica-style 48-point header at the top with the candidates name and I think it looks a little bland.  Replacing it with something fancy like Papyrus would be overkill, but I'm looking for something a little nicer than Helvetica and I'm stumped.
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Re: Font Choices
« Reply #1 on: August 11, 2010, 02:33:14 PM »
Comic Sans..................................................... :evillaugh:
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Re: Font Choices
« Reply #2 on: August 11, 2010, 04:49:05 PM »
Generally, titles should be done with a sans serif font. Arial works well because it's SIMPLE.

Simple is good. Complexity represented by serif fonts in titles - not so good.

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Re: Font Choices
« Reply #3 on: August 11, 2010, 04:50:18 PM »
I'm trying to avoid a serif font, but Helvetica is so dull.  I need something else.
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Re: Font Choices
« Reply #4 on: August 11, 2010, 04:57:25 PM »
Berlin sans FB Demi?

It's heavy, but not dull. Sorta contemporary too.
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Re: Font Choices
« Reply #5 on: August 11, 2010, 05:00:09 PM »
A little too contemporary.
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Re: Font Choices
« Reply #6 on: August 11, 2010, 05:02:00 PM »
Estrangelo Edessa?
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Re: Font Choices
« Reply #7 on: August 11, 2010, 07:21:18 PM »
I like Verdana. It's common and  I like that style.....
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Re: Font Choices
« Reply #8 on: August 11, 2010, 08:39:35 PM »
Franklin Gothic?
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Re: Font Choices
« Reply #9 on: August 12, 2010, 05:10:42 PM »
Cailbri and Verdana are good substitutes for Arial.

I second the suggestion for sans serifs. Serifs are OK printed but on lit, flicker monitors they can lead to eye strain.

Times Roman or Bookman Old Style are OK.

You also need to make sure the letters are not too close together. Remember, it isn't what you find acceptable but what your audience is perceiving, even if they aren't 100% conscious of their perceptions.

A good font for section headings is Impact and most machines should have it installed.

Be certain to use softer tones in the colors as well. The dull grayish blue of the default format of this forum is an excellent example. A bright blue would be crushing on the eyes. And above all else

AVOID YELLOW!
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Re: Font Choices
« Reply #10 on: August 12, 2010, 09:44:11 PM »
Quote from: Mr Snuggle Bunny on August 12, 2010, 05:10:42 PM
Cailbri and Verdana are good substitutes for Arial.

I second the suggestion for sans serifs. Serifs are OK printed but on lit, flicker monitors they can lead to eye strain.

Times Roman or Bookman Old Style are OK.

You also need to make sure the letters are not too close together. Remember, it isn't what you find acceptable but what your audience is perceiving, even if they aren't 100% conscious of their perceptions.

A good font for section headings is Impact and most machines should have it installed.

Be certain to use softer tones in the colors as well. The dull grayish blue of the default format of this forum is an excellent example. A bright blue would be crushing on the eyes. And above all else

AVOID YELLOW!
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Re: Font Choices
« Reply #11 on: August 13, 2010, 09:54:31 AM »
Yeah, Snugs, Times New Roman is a serif font, as is Bookman Old Style.

I'm sure you have a headache by now, what with all the Thor  :hammer:  going on.
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Re: Font Choices
« Reply #12 on: August 13, 2010, 10:24:06 AM »
Quote from: Eupher on August 13, 2010, 09:54:31 AM
Yeah, Snugs, Times New Roman is a serif font, as is Bookman Old Style.

I'm sure you have a headache by now, what with all the Thor  :hammer:  going on.


I like Verdana for a headline.  Arial is my favorite font in the history of fonts. 


What's up with Thor?
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Re: Font Choices
« Reply #13 on: August 13, 2010, 10:55:03 AM »
Quote from: IassaFTots on August 13, 2010, 10:24:06 AM

I like Verdana for a headline.  Arial is my favorite font in the history of fonts. 


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Re: Font Choices
« Reply #14 on: August 13, 2010, 11:17:52 AM »
Quote from: Thor on August 13, 2010, 10:55:03 AM
Watch it there, woman........  :hammer: :hammer: :hammer:

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Aw, c'mon now....ya know I am just playin.  No need to be hatin'.

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Re: Font Choices
« Reply #15 on: August 13, 2010, 11:26:02 AM »
Quote from: IassaFTots on August 13, 2010, 11:17:52 AM
Aw, c'mon now....ya know I am just playin.  No need to be hatin'.

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« Reply #16 on: August 13, 2010, 01:22:27 PM »
Hitler-esque would be more apropos....
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Re: Font Choices
« Reply #17 on: August 13, 2010, 03:28:58 PM »
Quote from: Thor on August 13, 2010, 01:22:27 PM
Hitler-esque would be more apropos....

Yeah, it would if you're French........
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Re: Font Choices
« Reply #18 on: August 13, 2010, 03:38:48 PM »
Quote from: Eupher on August 13, 2010, 03:28:58 PM
Yeah, it would if you're French........

Hey, Captain Blowhard?? I got something for you to "blow"..........  :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
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Re: Font Choices
« Reply #19 on: August 13, 2010, 09:07:58 PM »
Quote from: Thor on August 13, 2010, 03:38:48 PM
Hey, Captain Blowhard?? I got something for you to "blow"..........  :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Yeah, last time I checked you have a couple of trombones. I'd give those a whirl any time.

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Re: Font Choices
« Reply #20 on: August 13, 2010, 10:07:38 PM »
Oh God Bless............
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Re: Font Choices
« Reply #21 on: August 14, 2010, 02:38:20 PM »
Quote from: Eupher on August 13, 2010, 09:07:58 PM
Yeah, last time I checked you have a couple of trombones. I'd give those a whirl any time.

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I has a trumpet, too....... :-)
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Re: Font Choices
« Reply #22 on: August 15, 2010, 05:16:24 PM »
Quote from: Thor on August 14, 2010, 02:38:20 PM
I has a trumpet, too....... :-)

I played two dead gigs in my career on trumpet.

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Re: Font Choices
« Reply #23 on: August 19, 2010, 09:37:44 AM »
I'd have to say Arial.  Tried and true choice.
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