From the course: The 33 Laws of Typography
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32 Use typefaces that reinforce a document's mood
From the course: The 33 Laws of Typography
32 Use typefaces that reinforce a document's mood
- Law 32, use typefaces that reinforce a document's mood. Choosing a typeface for a particular document can be daunting and sometimes feel a little overwhelming. You probably have quite a few typefaces that are installed on your computer and as you probably know, there are hundreds and thousands more that can be purchased or even some downloaded for free from some websites. Many people feel overwhelmed by this large number of choices and lot of people end up using the same typeface over and over and over for every document that they create. It's great to have a few favorite go-to typefaces, but it's also really important to remember that your favorite typefaces may not always be the best choice for every document that you create. So, where to begin? It's important to think about the type of document that you are creating. Realize that documents have moods and personalities. Documents can be playful, serious, angry, modern and so on. You really want the mood of the document that you…
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