How to choose poster fonts
Your poster design can succeed or fail based on the fonts you choose. Selecting the right font for your poster design can be difficult, especially with many available options. We’ve compiled some tips to help you choose the best font for your poster. By following these tips, you will be well on your way to ensuring your sign is memorable and conveys a strong message.
Use a good number of font styles
If you use only one font, it will make a more minor impact than if you use multiple fonts. This is a delicate balance. Use up to two or three fonts. A lot more will create a mess and look bland.
It is essential to use different fonts on posters in a structured way. Use each font similarly for every role it plays on the page, such as headings, subheadings, or body text.
Consistency helps your viewer subconsciously understand the purpose of each text block.
Use different font sizes
If your poster has a specific purpose, use only one font size. You could then use the font size and font to communicate your intent.
This will keep the design exciting and help your audience understand what’s most important. This makes the procedure more exciting and helps your audience understand what is most important.
As with font styles, be consistent in the sizes you assign to the different element types. Use the same font size on all subheadings.
Check that your fonts can be read
Even if your fonts look great on screen, the people reading the poster must be able to read it.
It is essential to avoid using script or light fonts on posters. Sans-serif fonts are more readable for most people than serif fonts. They are more streamlined, with less variation in the character widths. And they do not have serifs. Brush strokes are added to the edges of each letter.
Consider also the size of your final poster dimensions since this will determine what font and size to use. It would be best to view your poster at its actual size on your computer screen or print a proof to see what it would look like on paper.
Learn some classic font combinations
When it comes to selecting fonts for posters, you’re not alone. Professional designers have created combinations that have been tried and tested.
You can create your posters using pre-made combinations in many design tools, such as Canva. It’s best to use one of these combinations if you are new to designing. You know that it will work.
If you don’t have these options or your design program doesn’t offer them, we suggest choosing from the classic combinations. Try pairing fonts with sans serifs, such as Futura and Franklin Gothic, with decorative fonts.
Match fonts to messages
When choosing the fonts for your posters, you should not only consider how it looks. Your poster’s impact will significantly reduce if your font conflicts with your message.
Choosing fun fonts to use on a poster with a severe message could make you appear flippant. It can also reduce your credibility. Plain fonts will also not work to get people interested in your message.
Choose fonts that enhance or support your message.
SNAP makes it easy to create poster fonts
SNAP has been in the printing business for over 120 years. We’re happy to assist you with poster fonts and all other posters.
It couldn’t get any easier to order your poster prints. You can upload your design or use our convenient integration of Canva templates and design tools. If you require more assistance, our designers will gladly assist you.
