I'm new to this community, and I've been seeking some advice regarding some fonts I've be on.
I've been working on these two fonts. But I've got my head stuck in it, and need some help.
If any of you could take a look and tell me frankly anything that comes to your mind, it would be much appreciated.
Thanks a lot !
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Laura:
- Lot of weight and width inconsistencies, which becomes very obvious in a rational grotesque. D, O, U are too light, C, K, Z, too heavy.
- Curve tensions inconsistent. O and Q are more squarish, C and G more rounded, S even more so. Similar issues in the lowercase.
- K feels awkward, arms need tapering.
- G's terminal should match C, S, etc: horizontal.
- g... I'd try that one again from scratch.
This may feel nitpicky (I mean, it is nitpicky), but I hope it helps you assess some of the issues. It looks like you're trying to recreate some classic fonts, which is a great exercise for a budding type designer. Perhaps the best advice I could give you is too keep observing the fonts you're recreating (times and helvetica) for the fine details. Yes, you will end up with something derivative, but you'll learn a lot from it, which you can then apply to more creative projects.O, Q, S feel narrow.
You have a good start, so keep at it!
I'll follow your advice and come back later with an improved version. Indeed, these two fonts don't really have anything special, but I felt they'd help me "sharpen" my eye to get better at it.
Thanks again for your detailed answer, I was really not confident about showing this, but I guess it needed to be shared for me to improve !
I'll keep you updated !
As was already mentioned, if you fix the problems in these fonts you would only have the originals, like Helvetica. I would suggest to instead give each of the two typfaces its distinct look - the beak on top of A is, in my opinion, a good idea how to develop the whole set. Look at similar established fonts to learn how to make the design with the beak "work". Also, create an opposite version for each font - a sans to go with the serif and a serif to go with the sans. If you do this, I think you will come to some important realizations about your designs. Don't be afraid to make mistakes!
Thank you so much for your time and answer, I started working on it last week, almost from scratch, and I have made some few changes since, but thanks to your comment wow I really see all the changes that needed to be made !
Thanks for your tip on Dan Reynold, I'm digging into it right now.
And Vasil I've never thought of working the two fonts "as one", I'm going to do just that !
I am going to implement your feedback in my new version, I'll come back later with (I hope) a much better version to show you guys.
I've gotta say, the feedback this community provides, is just exactly what I was looking for, and it is heartwarming to know that a place like this exists considering the time it must take.
Thanks again and happy new year !