Vent: Comic Sans MS

23n1th

I like Comic Sans, being dyslexic I can confirm it is easier for me to read, whether or not is was created solely for this purpose. Loving TSCu_Comic as well.

pulliptears

Its a Graphic Designer thing. The first thing I was taught in Uni was Comic Sans = BAD!!

I don't like it myself, it's overused and there are much more suitable, perfectly legible fonts out there. Its pretty much the industry wide joke now that it shouldn't be used. I'd lay odds that the OP is a designer or works within the industry. There are websites and allsorts dedicated to the cause.

miniemma

I love Comic Sans, it is my favourite font.

But I do rather dislike Word Art.

katieh86

Picture doesn't seem to want to work! Here's the link! http://www.buzzhunt.co.uk/2011/05/19/fonts-as-dog-breeds/

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PinkLipgloss

Totally agree re: comic sans and wordart.

....Another offence to the eyes are those "screen bean" clipart characters.

Miss_Scrooge_2

I cringe whenever I see the font used. In my mind, the only acceptable use is in... yep, you guessed it! Comics! And maybe kids party invitations...

1. The font is very poorly designed. The creator didn't consider the kerning or leading of the letters. Some letters have more spacing between them than other.
2. It is widely used out of context. It is generally classed as being a childish, amateur font. Why would a professional company or business want to appear childish?

ahrimaniac

Sorry, but Comic Sans is the font of the dinner menu at a simple-people hospital. Harsh but true.

Old_Wrinkly

[FONT=Lucida Calligraphy, cursive]I like Lucida Calligraphy ...[/FONT]
[FONT=Lucida Calligraphy, cursive]... a better class of font ...

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Miss_Scrooge_2

Best Microsoft font for body text is Arial or Verdana. Clean and legible.

My favourite, however, is Georgia and Trebuchet MS.