Stop Using These Fonts Before We Have to Stage an Intervention
Let’s face it—some fonts have been terrorizing the internet for way too long. If fonts could commit crimes, a few of them would be serving life sentences for ruining designs, hurting readability, and making people question your credibility.
If your website (or any of your marketing materials) is still rocking any of these, it’s time for an intervention.
1. Comic Sans: The Forever Offender
Ah, Comic Sans—the font equivalent of wearing socks with sandals. Originally designed for comic book-style speech bubbles, it somehow became the go-to for everything from restaurant menus to legal documents (yes, we’ve seen it).
🚨 When to Avoid It: Always. Unless you’re designing a birthday invitation for a five-year-old.
💡 What to Use Instead: Try Poppins or Raleway for a clean, friendly feel.
2. Papyrus: The Avatar of Bad Font Choices
We get it. You want to look exotic and ancient. But unless you’re James Cameron making Avatar, there is no reason to use Papyrus. It screams wannabe mystical but ends up looking outdated and overused.
🚨 When to Avoid It: Unless you’re opening a 2005-era yoga studio, steer clear.
💡 What to Use Instead: Go with Cormorant Garamond for a classy, elegant touch.
3. Curlz MT: Why Does This Even Exist?
Curlz MT looks like a font that belongs on a third-grader’s glitter-covered school project. It’s playful, yes, but it also screams chaos and bad design decisions.
🚨 When to Avoid It: Literally everywhere. No exceptions.
💡 What to Use Instead: If you need something whimsical, Pacifico or Lobster does the job without making your design look like a Lisa Frank folder.
4. Impact: The Loud Talker at the Party
Impact is what happens when a font shouts at you. It’s bold. It’s blocky. It’s too much for anything other than meme text.
🚨 When to Avoid It: Any situation you want to be taken seriously.
💡 What to Use Instead: Montserrat or Oswald are much better choices for bold statements that don’t feel aggressive.
5. Times New Roman: The Overused Classic
Times New Roman isn’t bad, but it’s the font equivalent of plain toast—boring, predictable, and uninspired. If you want to stand out, this font isn’t doing you any favors.
🚨 When to Avoid It: When designing a modern website, branding materials, or anything that needs personality.
💡 What to Use Instead: Try Playfair Display or Merriweather for a more stylish yet professional look.
Final Thoughts: Choose Fonts Wisely
Fonts have the power to make or break a design. They set the tone, impact readability, and influence how people perceive your brand. So, let’s all agree to retire these offenders and upgrade to something better, shall we?
Need help choosing the right fonts for your website or brand? Let’s chat before Comic Sans sneaks back into your marketing materials. 🚀
