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TypefacesThe good, the bad and the ugly

TypefacesThe good, the bad and the (comic sans*) ugly

*it is really really ugly

A brief HistoryUnfortunately, Even the things we hate have history

Invented by Vincent Connare* in 1994(Wow, it’s almost as old as I am)

For The Microsoft Bob Dog (Called Rover)

* Any resemblance with a French swear word is a coincidence, but it’s so damn hilarious

Why is it hated?Thou shall fear designers wrath, Comic Sans

From a Popular Point of View

Its hate come from being used a lot, in the wrong place in the wrong time.

Even if it’s legible, it’s not suitable for official communication

Doesn’t look serious !

More suitable to communicate with Children

Ironically, this slide is in comic Sans

From a Designer’s View

Game of fonts…and logos too

To Conclude !