Typefaces for Magazine

Typefaces As part of my promotion package, I have to create a horror

magazine. I have experimented on Dafont and had a look at various typefaces that I think would look effective on my magazine. My magazine is called “slash”, therefore I have written “slash” in each typeface in order to see if the masterhead and the typeface work well together. It is important that an effective typeface is chosen as the masterhead is one of the first elements the audition will notice, therefore it has to follow certain conventions for example: being clear and easy to read. Typefaces reveal to the audience what the magazine is centred around, if the typeface is curly and big then it would normally be associated with a girls magazine, if the typeface is big bold and is dripping with blood, then this would be conventional for a horror magazine. Typefaces help set the tone of the magazine and engage the reader in.

This is a simple bold typeface that I had a look at, even though it is plain and simple, it could work effectively on my magazine. It is easy to read and wont distract the reader. As my magazine will be packed with imagery, coverlines and other conventional elements, a simple typeface might stand out and not overload the front cover

This is another example of an effective typeface to use. This typeface presents distortion which is a key element when creating a horror magazine. The letters are on different levels and the font is very unique and different, this could add a unique selling point for my magazine as instead of the corners being pointy they are round, therefore challenging conventions.

This is a typeface that looks unique, When creating my magazine I want it to stand out and be original. This typeface plays on the 3D effect, it is in your face and stand out. Each letter is in a different position, therefore showing distortion. This typeface isn't usually seen on horror magazine, therefore if I choose to use this typeface it will show the challenge of existing conventions.

This is another effective typeface, this typeface is commonly seen on horror posters, the font is big and bold and the letters all stand out and are capitals. Each letter has a cutting look to it, for example: it has been sliced with a knife, this is an effective typeface to use as it relates to the genre of my horror. The idea of a knife cutting the text demonstrates the use of props found in horror films.

Chosen typeface

This is the typeface I have chosen to go with. It displays conventions of existing masterheads for my magazine, it is bold and big and the slash effect links in with my magazine name, showing the horror genre. This font is easy to read and still manages to show distortion in an effective way.

Coverlines

• Copperplate Gothic bold• Courier new• Felix titling• Juice ITC• Georgia • Impact

Chosen coverline typeface

• Copperplate Gothic bold

• Bold• Easy to read• Masculine• Block capitals• Appealing• Sharp edges• Not harsh on eyes• simple