Comments on: On Type Snobbery

By: Treyka

Treyka — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 11:24:53 +0000

Chickengirl, when my client suggested Comic Sans for her logo a few years ago, I carefully shared with her that this font is a sure signal of mediocrity. I told her I’d use it if she wanted me to, but I definitely recommended another font (any other font!) if she wanted to be taken seriously. Thankfully she took my advice!

By: Tara MacKay

Tara MacKay — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 16:21:55 +0000

Argh, indeed, Redliner — Copperplate overuse makes me crazy too. At least that one has some good uses.

Christine, you bring up a great question: How do you get them to stop? I wish I knew the answer. It’s tough to do without coming off like a total know-it-all. Maybe one way is to introduce them to some fonts that you love and see if they’ll switch.

By: Redliner

Redliner — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 12:50:38 +0000

Comic Sans is the worst font ever made! After that comes: Brussels and Arial Rounded…..And for the love people, stop over-using Copperplate Gothic Bold like you’re the only person ever to see or use this amazing font. AAAARRRGH!

By: Christine

Christine — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 21:16:19 +0000

I must agree with the comments regarding local advertisers using the most inapproperate fonts.

I have a co-worker who thinks it is ok to use comic sans, on important documents.

How do you get them to stop?

By: chickengirl

chickengirl — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:35:39 +0000

I’ve had a client “suggest” using comic sans, like it was a new, brilliant design idea. I was cringing. Didnt know there were people out there that shared my views!

By: Tara MacKay

Tara MacKay — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 21:46:42 +0000

Local advertisers really are the worst offenders! There’s a carpet warehouse commercial in my area that must use at least a dozen different fonts in the span of 30 seconds.

By: Amber Yount

Amber Yount — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 20:09:38 +0000

I hate seeing local advertisers murder every ad by using the worst fonts. It drives me crazy!

By: Nomi Altabef

Nomi Altabef — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 14:28:36 +0000

I think I may be suffering from type snobbery– I recently refused to buy a certain ice cream because the fonts on the logo made me think it wouldn’t taste good! Going without ice cream in the summer in New York is clearly a sign of insanity.