Fonts and professionalism - Page 4

Goose · 20-09-2007, 15:25

Isn't it supposed to be for comic book-type stuff, hence the horizontal and vertical strokes are wrong? Or have I just made that up?

Feek · 20-09-2007, 15:31

I just forwarded Lopez's picture to the person here who writes our training manuals and I heard her murmur to herself "but I like that font" and give me a filthy look

After_8 · 20-09-2007, 16:14

Goose is right about the horizontal and vertical strokes - they're equal in weight, which is generally considered to be unnatural (although to be fair, a lot of fonts are like that, they're just usually much thinner ones so you don't notice). Comic Sans also doesn't bother with kerning, which is to do with the space between letters and is mainly noticeable in large fonts. To explain this better, try the following:

Open Word, switch to Times New Roman and set the font size as large as you can, type the word "WAR," switch to Comic Sans and repeat this on a new line. Note the space between the W and the A. In Comic Sans this area looks far too big and silly, whereas in Times New Roman it (should, as long as Word's settings are right) looks more natural because the letters "overlap" a little bit. If this doesn't work, you may need to manually turn kerning on in the font options window, this's actually slightly better as you can see the letters move in Times, but not in Comic Sans.

Above all else, it just looks damned silly!

Pheebs · 20-09-2007, 16:41

I use comic sans sometimes in MSM chat windows. It's too playful for serious stuff.

But business wise, I'm an Ariel lady. Smart, trim and proper.

Time of New Roman - like you mei - makes me cringe!

Arcade Fire · 20-09-2007, 19:27

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Originally Posted by Pheebs

But business wise, I'm an Ariel lady. Smart, trim and proper.

Like the little mermaid..?

Tak · 20-10-2010, 13:42

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-11582548

"Comic Sans, that unassuming jaunty typeface lurking inside millions of computers, has become the target of an online hate campaign. Simon Garfield explains why normally mild-mannered people are so enraged by its use."

Kitten · 20-10-2010, 17:01

I really dislike Comic Sans.

We use Calibri as our official font and have never had problems with it on the machines that don't have it installed, it just defaults to Arial.

Muban · 20-10-2010, 17:33

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Originally Posted by Muban

If the Verger pees in the font it is not professional!

...ooohh wait... wrong font

lol err what? what had I been drinking

As for me, Calibri is what I tend to use most of the time.

MarcLister · 20-10-2010, 18:01

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Originally Posted by Takhisis

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-11582548

"Comic Sans, that unassuming jaunty typeface lurking inside millions of computers, has become the target of an online hate campaign. Simon Garfield explains why normally mild-mannered people are so enraged by its use."

I read this article at lunch time today. Then a colleague asked me for some help making some 5 minute interval numbers, from 5 to 60, for a clock thing in her classroom. I asked her what font she wanted to use........

Lozza · 20-10-2010, 19:04

My boss was using comic sans. one day I got so fed up with it and said you do realise that everyone is laughing at you, your in the sign industry and that's the most hated and unprofessional font there is. He kept using it

So I decided next time he was out I'd go and change it.. he doesn't seem to have noticed!

20-09-2007, 15:25	#31
Goose The list is long, but distinguished Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Århus, Denmark Posts: 1,643	Isn't it supposed to be for comic book-type stuff, hence the horizontal and vertical strokes are wrong? Or have I just made that up? __________________

20-09-2007, 15:31	#32
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	I just forwarded Lopez's picture to the person here who writes our training manuals and I heard her murmur to herself "but I like that font" and give me a filthy look __________________

20-09-2007, 16:14	#33
After_8 Nice weak cup of Earl Grey Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 47	Goose is right about the horizontal and vertical strokes - they're equal in weight, which is generally considered to be unnatural (although to be fair, a lot of fonts are like that, they're just usually much thinner ones so you don't notice). Comic Sans also doesn't bother with kerning, which is to do with the space between letters and is mainly noticeable in large fonts. To explain this better, try the following: Open Word, switch to Times New Roman and set the font size as large as you can, type the word "WAR," switch to Comic Sans and repeat this on a new line. Note the space between the W and the A. In Comic Sans this area looks far too big and silly, whereas in Times New Roman it (should, as long as Word's settings are right) looks more natural because the letters "overlap" a little bit. If this doesn't work, you may need to manually turn kerning on in the font options window, this's actually slightly better as you can see the letters move in Times, but not in Comic Sans. Above all else, it just looks damned silly! __________________ "I'm happy to grow up, but I won't pretend that fun things aren't still fun out of fear of looking silly."

20-09-2007, 16:41	#34
Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	I use comic sans sometimes in MSM chat windows. It's too playful for serious stuff. But business wise, I'm an Ariel lady. Smart, trim and proper. Time of New Roman - like you mei - makes me cringe! __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk

20-10-2010, 13:42	#36
Tak L'Oréal Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 9,977	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-11582548 "Comic Sans, that unassuming jaunty typeface lurking inside millions of computers, has become the target of an online hate campaign. Simon Garfield explains why normally mild-mannered people are so enraged by its use." __________________ The look on your face when a toddler rips out your heart and shows it to you? Priceless.... For everything else, there's FWOOSH!

20-10-2010, 17:01	#37
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	I really dislike Comic Sans. We use Calibri as our official font and have never had problems with it on the machines that don't have it installed, it just defaults to Arial. __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher

20-10-2010, 19:04	#40
Lozza Appreciates the very fine things in life Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Simplicity Posts: 457	My boss was using comic sans. one day I got so fed up with it and said you do realise that everyone is laughing at you, your in the sign industry and that's the most hated and unprofessional font there is. He kept using it So I decided next time he was out I'd go and change it.. he doesn't seem to have noticed!