Nameplate Font Ideas

Old newspaper Type

The image above shows a possible font which could be included in my newspaper. I chose this font mainly due to its name, however i do like the way that the letters have a slightly wobbly outline which characterises the font and makes it appear unique. However, the use of a wobbly outline could give connotations of doubt and the font could appear unsure which could make the reader feel unsure of what the words are saying. The font is also moderately plain and basic which eliminates any chance of this font being used for the nameplate it would not stand out on the page effectively. User feedback supports this point when it was stated that the font appeared 'bland compared the other ones considered.' However, it is likely that the font will be used in other places for my paper where the font doesn't need to stand out as much.

Goth Ball

Another font which i considered to use in my paper is shown in the image above. I chose this font mainly because i felt that it helped reflect Bristol's heritage. The use of flicks and individually characterised capital letters help give nautical connotations which could reflect Bristols heritage of sailing. I also found that the thick rounded lettering appears much bolder than other fonts researched which would help the font stand out on the page making it effective to use for the name plate. This is supported by user feedback when it was stated that the font is 'bold and strong.' However, the use of a larger space between the letters could give more relaxed connotations which means the paper could lack the formality which much more traditional newspapers include therefore it is unlikely that i will use this font within my paper.

Old English

The image above shows yet another font which i considered to use in my paper. Again, i found that this  font helped reflect Bristol's traditional heritage with the use of flicks, lines and crosses mixed into the capital letters which also give off nautical connotations. I also like the idea of the font appearing slightly medical with the use on flicking off of the letters and joined 's.' This helps give connotations of the newspaper being quite traditional and formal which would follow the traditional conventions of a newspaper. User feedback supports this point when it was stated that the font is 'very formal and old looking.' However, another piece of user feedback stated that the font is 'very similar to the daily mail font,' which would restrict my newspaper appearing unique or different therefore its unlikely that i will use this font for the nameplate on my paper.

Hansa Gotisch

Another font i chose to consider was 'Hansa Gotisch.' Similarly to the font before, i chose this font due to the fact that the font appears to have medieval qualities which would help create connotations of the newspaper being traditional and formal which would follow the conventions of a typical newspaper. However the font could appear slightly more feminine due to the use of swirls on the capital letters. Yet, the use of jaggered lower case lettering helps counterbalance this and avoids the font appearing too feminine or masculine. Although a lot of the user feedback i obtain was mainly positive, the font was also commonly mistaken for the font 'old english,' which means that the font is not very individual or unique therefore its unlikely that i will use this font for the nameplate of my newspaper.


Germanica
 

The image shown above shows the font which i have decided to use for the nameplate of my newspaper. I like this font as i feel it has a combination of the best traits from the previously researched fonts. The use of flicks and lines on the capatalised letters help reflect Bristols nautical heritage effectively which shows the reader that the paper is local therefore triggering local audiences interests. Also the combination of the feminine curves and flicks on the capital letters with the jagged edges of the lower case letters helps ensure that the font doesnt appear to masculine or feminine. The font also appears moderately medievil which helps create old, formal connotations which would follow the traditional conventions of a typical newspaper. User feedback also helps support the idea that the font is 'original' and 'unique' which ensures that my newspaper will stand out effectively compared to other local newspapers. Therefore this is the font that will be used for the nameplate of my newspaper.