I acquired these fonts from a website called 'Da-font,' which allows you to type in a word and then choose a type of font you want to use. I used 'Standard' fonts and 'Handwriting' fonts when choosing which ones I wanted to experiment with. I like this website due to the fact you can be specific with the sort of typography you are looking for. This helped me greatly.
These are just some ideas - nothing is set in stone! I just wanted to get used to using the website, and start to experiment for my magazine. At least I will have somewhere to start when choosing fonts for my cover!


After experimenting my first idea, I also decided to experiment with fonts for the entire heading of my magazine. I narrowed it down to six different ideas, which all appeal to me. I particularly like font number 3, as it matches the idea I attempted to portray in my initial drafts. However, my concern with this font is that it is too thin and would not be bold/visible enough for a front cover. Font 5 solves this problem, as it is very bold and certainly wouldn't go a miss. However, I feel maybe the joint up handwriting might be harder to interpret. However, a joint up font could be easier for my to incorporate a treble clef image into, as it will look like it blends better. I find fonts 1 and 4 to be not too bold, but still bold enough for a front cover. Font 1 is the one which most resembles handwriting, which relates to my original ideas for my cover, and this can also be said for font 2. These two, I would also consider to come across as the most 'unisex.' Font 6 is my least favourite, due to looking too feminine. This would go against my idea of my magazine not being gender specific. I want it to appeal to both sexes.
Overall, I think my favourite font is font 1, as it suits my demographic well, as well as being clear to interpret, and not too bold or thin. It is just right to stand out on a page. However, I am going to test a few of these fonts on my cover with my image, before deciding which one I want to use.
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