Recently I have decided to start something called Throwback Thursday where I showcase past work. After thinking about it for a couple days I decided to do two weekly events so I'm proud to announce that Rkaye Designs will now have Type Tuesday. With Type Tuesday I will showcase some of my favorite fonts, give you some downloadable fonts, and even help with some simple type questions. So with out further or do here is the first Type Tuesday post.
I have always believed you should start something off with a bang, so here we go. These are five fonts that every designer needs.
Serif- the original typeface, serif features small lines attached to the end points of a letter. These typefaces are mostly used for print material because they are easy to read and recognize visually. Here are some serif fonts I recommend, Garamond, Sprout Serif and Ninfa.
San Serif- San comes from the French word meaning "without". This refers to fonts that don't have the dash of the serif. They are much simpler and are great looking as outlines and also online. They are easy to read on mobile devices on the computer. Here are some san serif fonts I recommend, Brixton, Nanami, and Cyntho Pro.
Slab Serif- sometimes also know as Egyptian it has bold, thick serifs with little variation between the letter and the serif. They have a clean and finished look to them making them great for making an argument, emphasizing something important or even using for titles and headlines. Here are some slab serif fonts I recommend, Letro, Lunchbox Slab, and Zona Black Slab.
Script- this font appears more like natural handwriting, often with a cursive style, script fonts are approachable while having a distinctively elegant air. They are used for more dramatic elements, such as logo, title, or even headlines. They are highly ornamental can add that need touch to special occasions such as party and wedding invitations. Here are some script fonts I recommend, Matchmaker, Moonface Script, and Charcuterie Cursive.
Decorative- these fonts are meant for short, impactful statements or names that have their own category. This font is perfect for logos because of its eye catching like qualities that are catchy to the consumer. But you have to remember that decorative fonts most be used carefully because they send a strong message. Here are some decorative fonts that I recommend, Seebad Grado, Griba, and Sping Decorative.
Every designer needs to have a collection of typefaces and with Type Tuesday hopeful you'll be able to keep filling your collection to the brim with amazing typefaces. So keep check every Tuesday for Type Tuesday.
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