Best Fonts?

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  1. May 16, 2009 at 9:24 PM #1
    Naviero

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    What are the best fonts, in your opinion, for designing? The reason I ask, is because I recently heard of Segoe.
     
  2. May 16, 2009 at 10:12 PM #2
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    Myriad P.r.o.
    Calibri
    Tahoma
    Verdana
    Acens
    Charlemagne Std
    Trebuchet MS
    Nyala
    Kartika
    Shogun's Clan
    Boycott
    Visitor TT2
    Kravitz
    Times New Roman


    Those are just some of my favorites. I could list more, but that would be take up lots of space.
     
  3. May 17, 2009 at 12:01 AM #3
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    Probably...:P
     
  4. May 17, 2009 at 8:03 AM #4
    .ZERO

    .ZERO Nigga wit a PSD

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    for designing just go with whatever fits. For papers and write up's, can't beat Frutiger 45
     
  5. May 17, 2009 at 10:23 AM #5
    Naviero

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    Doubt it. Couldn't find a Graphics Discussion forum. Besides, what forum would be better? :huh:
     
  6. May 17, 2009 at 11:52 AM #6
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    They got rid of Graphics Discussion methinks, wasn't used enough.

    Isn't really a "Best Font" since it depends entirely on what you're doing.
    Website, Poster, Sig, Random LP, whatever it is.

    Anything Comic-ie ; Friday 13th
     
  7. May 17, 2009 at 5:18 PM #7
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  8. May 18, 2009 at 12:06 PM #8
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    We've got font packs in the resources section, try them out.
     
  9. Jun 3, 2009 at 9:10 PM #9
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    You should just get a bunch of different font packs, go through them, and make a folder with all your favorites, that's what ive done and it makes finding that perfect font alot easier than going through a full pack of like 10 000+ fonts.
     
  10. Jun 3, 2009 at 9:34 PM #10
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    Helvitica, classic.
     
  11. Jun 3, 2009 at 10:05 PM #11
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    I like Helvetica Neue. Unfortunately, I can't afford to buy the blasted font, so I have to do all that stuff at school. At home, I normally default to Myriad Pro or Adobe Garamond Pro. Garamond Pro is close to Helvetica, which is why I like it. I personally would like to learn to create my own fonts, since I always know exactly what I want, but can't find it.

    Pretty much, use any font that works. If it's a decorative font, just make sure not to overuse it. And avoid Comic Sans unless it absolutely fits.


    Haha, Sock, you reminded me to fix my "Pro"s
     
  12. Jun 3, 2009 at 10:16 PM #12
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  13. Jun 3, 2009 at 11:36 PM #13
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    Myriad --- is my all time fave. i go for Helvetica for classic-ness. Cambria is a good standard font. It all depends really, I'm depressed since myria isn't included anymore =[
     
  14. Jun 3, 2009 at 11:39 PM #14
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    I don't believe your comical use of Comic Sans quite fits in this instance, my dear Sock.
     
  15. Jun 4, 2009 at 12:09 AM #15
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    If you're considering it, then definately man up and buy Helvetica. When you compare the real Linotype version to it's many clones, it'll make you cry with joy.
     
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