Stop using these fonts immediately people.
Okay, let me first say that I have used each and every one of these type faces. Some are considered “classics”. I won’t mention any names, but even one of our clients uses number 6 on our list in their logo. Number 7 on our list was the title font for the movie Avatar and didn’t seem to hinder the highest grossing film ever…$2,467,962,011 and counting! But, I guess the many years of seeing these fonts used and overused (sometimes used all at once on the same page) has made my love turn to..well let’s say a strong dislike. Without further delay, the top 10 fonts that make us cringe…
I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw the sneak peek trailers of Avatar way back when using papyrus. You’d think they would have earmarked a budget to create a custom font!
In total agreement. This is the “go to” list every desktop guy uses to “design” in word! One of my all-time hated fonts (although does look good on Charlie Brown) is Cooper. I have a love hate with Hobo as I used it in my first ever design project in design school, but it was press on letters back then and i never could get that kerning quite right!
Broadway should be permanently banned. Everywhere!
I enjoyed the list and found myself nodding in agreement.
Funny stuff!
I am appalled at this list. Why only yesterday I used all ten fonts in a logo.
I’ll be sure to send you the brochures and other support materials
so you can tell me what you think.
I loves me some Hobo.
This is a great list John. I agree with all but must say I like Brushscript.
I would replace Brushscript with Zapf Chauncery