Showerthought: I always avoided messy fonts, but now they're my favorite
For years, I stuck with clean, simple typefaces in all my projects. I thought messy or handwritten fonts looked unprofessional and hard to read. Then, I landed a gig designing for a indie band's merch. Their vibe was raw and DIY, so I tried a scrappy font from a free site. It totally transformed the design, giving it personality that matched the music. I started looking at concert posters and zines for inspiration, and saw how imperfect type can tell a story. Now I'm all in on using textured, uneven fonts for certain clients. Where do you guys find cool, grungy typefaces that don't look cheap? I need more ideas for my next project.