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Like, Bad Fonts (Fayth)

There are a LOT of bad fonts out there, whether it be because of overuse, misuse, or simply how ugly they are. Below are a list of (some) of the worst fonts out there (whether it be my opinion, or the opinion of graphic designers).

10. Arial

I guess like Helvetica. This was basically created by Microsoft to dodge the fees for using Helvetica. In other words, Arial is an imposter-ish version of Helvetica (when you use it, it's basically like wearing a knock-off Hermès scarf). There are very slight differences between the two. But, if you can, just use the original. Like, honestly, who honestly wants to use Arial?

9. American Typewriter

This is like, one of the classic fonts that amateurs use. When you bold this font, I SWEAR, that's one of the worst decisions you can make. And if you condense it, it's like a nightmare. Besides, why would you need a typewriter font in the twenty-first century? Even if you are making a graphic for a historical fiction book, there are LOTS of really good fonts you can use instead (and I'm pretty sure there are better typewriter fonts).

8. Zapfino

Not only is this font way overused, but it is just so over the top. Some calligraphic fonts can look good, but Zapfino is not one of them. If I were to put it on a poster, it would look arrogant, rigid, and personalityless. Of course, the rest of the world (or at least, a good chunk of it) doesn't quite think so. Therefore, like Comic Sans and Papyrus, it has been overused (which means that now, you DEFINITELY shouldn't use it).

7. Lobster

For some odd reason, people just CANNOT resist using this font. This is another one of those overused and ugly fonts. For this, I attempted using this font for a banner, and the experience was horrible. The font looked way too flat, and the style in general was like, legit awful. I can't stand the way the letters connect to each other. And that "L".

6. Brush Script MT

I think this one was supposed to represent handwriting. Or calligraphy. As you (hopefully) can tell, that failed. Everything about this font is so even to the point that it's sickening to look at. The perfection is inhuman and unearthly. Apparently, they used this font in propaganda in the 1940s. And throughout the century, this was pretty popular font because it looked like "handwriting" (this kind of "handwritten" style has inspired many fonts, but none have actually achieved the goal of looking "handwritten"). But now, in the 21st century, if you ever were to use this font, you probably would have to question your taste. No, really.

5. Curlz

It is never okay to use this font (it is never okay to use ANY of the fonts mentioned in this article). Like, why is is so...swirly. It's so ugly. And the name itself make me shudder. At least Comic Sans wasn't spelled like Comic Sanz. It seems to reflect off of ignorance and lack of intelligence. Like, it's as if someone was like, "This text font has LOTS of curls! What should we name it? Oh, I know, let's name it Curlz with a "z", because that is so like, cool (ugh)!" Come on, that's like naming a movie about a guy who publishes papers about CTE "Concussion". Pretty sure NOBODY has done that recently.

4. Loverboy

Nothing looks good in Loverboy. And when I say nothing, I mean NOTHING looks good in this font. Every capitalized letter has a heart around it. That makes the font look incredibly tacky (or cheap). You look like a "lovesick" eight year old when you use this font. It's like Comic Sans and Curlz! Whenever I check out covers made by Pic Collage, nine times out of ten, I see Loverboy used. People, just don't use Loverboy! Can't we all just use a more sensible font? Like Bebas Neue! Better yet, don't even use Pic Collage! Use Pixlr or Phonto instead!

3. Ecofont

Apparently, you're supposed to save ink with this font or something (research from the University of Wisconsin begs to differ as their studies shows that more ink is used with this font). I mean, I guess that's okay, but seriously, don't EVER use this as a decorative font. The holes are just, NOT OKAY. It's like a swiss cheese version of a font.

2. Papyrus

This font is tacky. And it's like, REALLY overused. I've seen on so many things, from self-published books to the poster for Avatar. The font itself just doesn't look all that good, ESPECIALLY when used to look like a "scary" font (no joke, I've seen people use it because they think that somehow, it gives off the same vibe as a destroy font). Don't like, use it. Just because it gives off the look that it was written on some kind of scroll doesn't NOT mean you can use it for cultural school projects.

1. Comic Sans

If you haven't seen this typeface before, then there's something wrong with you. Basically EVERY teacher has used this font before (and Dan Howell). I can't even use words to describe how much I UTTERLY hate this font. It's so CHILDISH and EVERYONE uses it, no matter what for, EVEN IN SERIOUS SITUATIONS! And it was made for COMICS. In fact, everyone, just go to www.comicsanscriminal.com and take the pledge not to use this font (unless under EXTREME life and death circumstances).