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Started by The Doctor Alt 8, 29 May, 2022, 12:21:38 AM

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What is the most attractive font in common use?


The Doctor Alt 8


What dose no one have an opinion?


Funt Solo

Commonly cited as the most popular is Helvetica.
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Jim_Campbell

There is no answer to this, given how subjective the question is. It's like asking "What's the best colour?"

Right now, I have (scurries off to check) 1512 active fonts installed on my system. I like some of 'em better than others, but they all have their uses and even the unattractive* ones will sometimes be exactly what a design calls for.

*Unattractive to me. There are objective metrics by which a font can be judged 'bad' (the terrible kerning in Comic Sans, to pick a famous example) but, beyond that, it's all a matter of personal taste.
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Tjm86

Jim makes some valid points but I would also add in that there is the psychological dimension of font choice to consider.  There is actually quite a bit of research out there into this issue. 

So 'attractive' is also related to issues around purpose, audience and context.

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The Doctor Alt 8

Food for thought. When I work out how to do it I might show examples and ask for opinions.