Fonts - what does it say about the way you do business??

By Emily Read

Real Estate Agent

May 26, 2011 06:23 AM

I've blogged about fonts before (click here to read it!) - but from time to time I like to give my ActiveRainers some support and reminders - what does your font say about you?

I'm a bit of a font snob - my two nemesis fonts? Comic Sans and Papyrus - (for fun, next time you're talking to your graphic designer - mention that you'd like to incorporate either of these - then have fun listening to the awkward silence you'll get on the other end of the phone - CRACKS me up!!)

Today - I have a video featured - which I found from bancomicsans.com (yes - there is a website dedicated to the pure hatred to Comic Sans)

So, a gentle reminder for those of you using it - you may want to reconsider. I understand that it's whimsical and friendly but depending on who's reading it, you may be sending the wrong message..

Enjoy the video - When Bad Fonts Happen to Good People

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John Saari

Worcester, MA

"The Mortgage Buddy"

Nice post Emily. I hope I don't my character doesn't get judged by my font. It's funny what people think we they look at things.

May 26, 2011 06:25 AM

Emily Read

Salt Lake City, UT

Lol - uhoh, John - what's that I see on your profile page? Tell me it's not.... ;)

May 26, 2011 06:32 AM

Torgie Madison

Quicksilver Real Estate Solutions, LLC - Portland, OR

Websites and Contact Management

Comic sans?! Noooooooooooo! :p

Deborah Byron Leffler BzyBee Real Estate Lady!

Keller Williams Realty Boise - Nampa, ID

Oh but they are my 2 favorite fonts!!! LOL I will have to reconsider....BTW....how do you change fonts on Active Rain Blogs?? I have never figured that one out!

May 26, 2011 06:45 AM

@Torgie - LOL

@Deborah - here! This will get you sorted - I'll send you a direct email as well! http://activerain.com/blogsview/2164082/changing-your-text-colors-and-sizes-in-your-blog

May 26, 2011 06:52 AM

Allen 2222

Austin, TX

HAH! Comic Sans and Papyrus - the two that came to mind before even opening up your post! There is a great site out there about fonts that lawyers should use - because fonts DO MATTER a LOT in how our work and our words are perceived.

May 26, 2011 07:45 AM

Alison - I couldn't agree with you more!!

May 26, 2011 02:00 PM

Kristine Ginsberg

Elite Staging and Redesign, LLC - Short Hills, NJ

NJ Home Stager

Emily - I agree - you have to keep in mind your target audience when choosing a font. In business - keep it simple: Times Roman or Ariel. Using Comic Sans or Papyrus is like sending out your resume on pink paper - not good!

May 26, 2011 02:05 PM

Kwee Huset

Kwee Huset Realty - Venice, FL

Venice Florida Homes For Sale

Hi Emily, thanks for sharing, I am working on it .

May 26, 2011 02:10 PM

Virginia Hepp - Mesquite NV REALTOR

Desert Gold Realty - Mesquite NV Homes For Sale - Mesquite, NV

Mesquite NV Homes and Neighborhoods - Search MLS

Funny that there is a website about not like certain fonts. Do you watch 'The Middle' - the kid on the show got all involved in computer fonts, he got a little obsessive, funny.

May 29, 2011 09:53 AM

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