Font suggestions for NB Advert?

Submitted by demirep77 on Mon, 20/04/2009 - 7:26pm
Hiya, I've been working on an NB advert for my mall for -weeks- now and keep on scrapping the whole thing because I can't find a workable font. I need something that pops, preferably with a contrasting outline. Something thick/bold/heavy enough to be readable, but condensed enough that the words don't end up being too long/wide. Any suggestions? I put myself at the mercy of the forums. ;) - Brandy
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I love Porky's, I think it always looks fun and interesting.
timetolookup | Mon, 20/04/2009 - 7:27pm |

Why don't you show us what you have done so far, then we can comment/criticize/give feedback more easily.
angel_shortcake | Mon, 20/04/2009 - 7:28pm |

Lol, I'd love to show you. However I not 10 minutes ago lost my patience and deleted every draft of it on my computer because of the font issues. Porky's? bête noire (bet-NWAHR) noun: An object or person that is particularly disliked or that is to be avoided
bête noire (bet-NWAHR) noun: An object or person that is particularly disliked or that is to be avoided
demirep77 | Mon, 20/04/2009 - 7:30pm |

http://www.dafont.com/porkys.font
timetolookup | Mon, 20/04/2009 - 7:32pm |

Thanks, will download. :) bête noire (bet-NWAHR) noun: An object or person that is particularly disliked or that is to be avoided
bête noire (bet-NWAHR) noun: An object or person that is particularly disliked or that is to be avoided
demirep77 | Mon, 20/04/2009 - 7:37pm |

Tried the Porky's and still not satisfied. I'm starting to think it's my general colour scheme OR my general incompetence that is the problem. ;) Um, advert so far is attached. Feedback requested. Even if you hate the advert, my shoes, and my favourite band I want to know. ~~~ bête noire (bet-NWAHR) noun: An object or person that is particularly disliked or that is to be avoided
bête noire (bet-NWAHR) noun: An object or person that is particularly disliked or that is to be avoided
demirep77 | Wed, 22/04/2009 - 10:45pm |

Looks good so far but how about "Arial Black"? I know it's simple but its very readable. You're in for a surprise. Your wish has just been granted! http://www.neopets.com/browseshop.phtml?owner=1434sweet Do you need more shop sales? Come participate in a 4 million shop advertisement! Check my neopet's page for more details.
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1434neopets | Wed, 22/04/2009 - 10:48pm |

I'll give that one a go as well. I also tried Impact Condensed which was also very readable but hated it. I think the truth of the matter is that I really -really- wish I could use the "Japan" font that I am so attached to (but it looks horrible on the buttons) and will hate everything on the entire planet out of spite. Thanks for posting. I saw you were online and had hoped you would. ~~~ bête noire (bet-NWAHR) noun: An object or person that is particularly disliked or that is to be avoided
bête noire (bet-NWAHR) noun: An object or person that is particularly disliked or that is to be avoided
demirep77 | Wed, 22/04/2009 - 10:52pm |

[quote=demirep77]I'll give that one a go as well. I also tried Impact Condensed which was also very readable but hated it. I think the truth of the matter is that I really -really- wish I could use the "Japan" font that I am so attached to (but it looks horrible on the buttons) and will hate everything on the entire planet out of spite. Thanks for posting. I saw you were online and had hoped you would. ~~~ bête noire (bet-NWAHR) noun: An object or person that is particularly disliked or that is to be avoided[/quote] No problem. There's also the "Algerian" font. I kind of like that font because its stylish and very readable. However, it looks a bit ancient. But then again, it looks like the name of your mall can use a little bit of "oldie" font. You're in for a surprise. Your wish has just been granted! http://www.neopets.com/browseshop.phtml?owner=1434sweet Do you need more shop sales? Come participate in a 4 million shop advertisement! Check my neopet's page for more details.
WOW! Selling: Maps, Neggs, Stamps, Coins, Cards, ETC! http://www.neopets.com/browseshop.phtml?owner=1434sweet#p
1434neopets | Wed, 22/04/2009 - 10:55pm |

What's wrong with the advert? Looks fine to me. I personally think it has too many buttons. Peeps like simple and strait forward.
Gavin
mcateer | Thu, 23/04/2009 - 12:14am |

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