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Fonts And their connotations

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Page 1: Font analysis

FontsAnd their connotations

Page 2: Font analysis

Comic Sans MS

• Comic Sans MS can be viewed in many different ways, the way that it looks could give various impressions depending on what the context it is used in.• Comic Sans MS is very curvy and looks almost immature, it

also looks informal and sort of childish. This couldn't be used for a formal or professional piece of writing or for a serious magazine as it does not mimic the ‘official’ theme.

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•Walt Disney script has a magical vibe to it due to the fact that it is curly and childish which mirrors the content that it represents.• This font is very informal and is used to appeal to children

since it is curly and has no straight or bold edges, leaving it with a chilled out mood and a childish look.

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Edwardian Script ict

• This font has an elegant curve to it which contrasts to the childish curve of the previous fonts. It is also in italics which may be the reason for the elegant twist.• This font seems very formal and would be used probably for

an invitation to an event such as a wedding, which means it also has an official and sophisticated touch.

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Stencil

• This font looks bold and has straight edges which gives it a sort of dangerous mood, it also looks official like its making a statement.• This font would most likely be used on an old western

‘wanted’ poster which backs up the idea of a statement, it also looks like a sort of spy writing (for example when they stamp ‘classified’ on a folder).

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Magneto

• This font looks like something that you would find on a car or on an old café, it also look quite slick and cool.• This could also be seen as showing wealth since it is found on

things such as cars etc…• It also connotes a sort of old vibe since this font would be

found on most vintage things.