I could rattle off a string of technical typography characteristics; ascenders, descenders, kerning, leading, etc. etc. but when I see a font I really like, I usually have an emotionally associative reaction to it. Here are 6 of my favorite fonts with my very non-technical impressions of them.
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You can see this font used in the header on this blog, too.
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This font makes me want to visit 1895 Savannah, Georgia.
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I used this font for my wedding programs in 2000.
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This lighthearted Honeymooners-era font speaks of more innocent times.
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This font reminds me of the Art Deco filled video game, BioShock.
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I've never been to the Ravinia Festival north of Chicago but would like to go.
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