And if you just don't want to be taken seriously at all, then use either Papyrus or Comic Sans for everything. I've fallen into the trap of getting a little carried away with novelty fonts, but it's definitely one of those "less is more" areas of graphic design.
My go-to Serif font is Georgia. I used to use Garamond, but it's not installed by default in Google Drive. Now it's my favourite. Turns out Georgia has a larger x size and it's easier to read than Garamond.
There are several Garamonds. The default one on Apple OS (not sure about windows, but I think it is the same) is ITC Garamond, which was designed for viewing at 9 point specifically for the University of California. It's not ideal for larger sizes because its x-height is too tall. I use Georgia on my blogs because it looks great on displays, especially small displays, but not for book interiors for the same reason - the X height is too tall. It doesn't matter that much, but I think it looks more elegant in the larger formats. Generally, smaller sizes benefit from more weight and a taller X-height, which is why I recommend EB Garamond if you are going free. Of course, lately, I've been using Arno.
Tip: if you use Adobe InDesign for your books, access to Adobe Typekit is included in the subscription; which allows you to use Arno Pro, Adobe Garamond & Garamond Premier Pro, Trajan, &c. without having to buy them separately.
What about chapter headings? Do you suggest Serif, Sans Serif, or Titling? Maybe you prefer a Display font? I usually do Serif for body font and Sans Serif for title headings. I’m just curious to get your take?
Great video thanks. I am using Office 365, Word. I was recently told I can’t use their free fonts sans serif, serif, etc. for commercial books. I use Garamond for title and Times Roman for interior... that is free, came with the software. Do you know if this is true. If you call Microsoft, you get different answers. I know so many people who publish without upgrading pro version and didn’t know this. When you say free, what do you mean? Also, with Amazon, if you buy a font, sometimes it doesn’t print as you have uploaded. Is there a problem with compatibility with some fonts and publishers? Thank you, I was looking for a video to explain book fonts easily and you did. Kudos.
Not sure if it's mentioned in the video, but Optimus Princeps is a replica of the Dark Souls font. Personally I wouldn't use that, I would say it's instantly recognizable by most gamers.
Aww man 😅 don't abuse the Morpheus thing, I mean, it was awesome on the Keys book description, but just don't abuse it 😬 you're like anti-cringe, please stay that way... Edit: the capital P on Prolific is sick! and so is the rest of the cover. I'm not so sure about the words going over the keyhole, but the symbolism of it is quite clear and beautiful. Ever thought of getting yourself a stylized DVS logo? Something in the vein of the JRRT one...
And if you just don't want to be taken seriously at all, then use either Papyrus or Comic Sans for everything.
I've fallen into the trap of getting a little carried away with novelty fonts, but it's definitely one of those "less is more" areas of graphic design.
Good old papyrus
That's funny. I was going to post my own comment asking if I was a badman for actually liking Papyrus.
My go-to Serif font is Georgia. I used to use Garamond, but it's not installed by default in Google Drive. Now it's my favourite. Turns out Georgia has a larger x size and it's easier to read than Garamond.
There are several Garamonds. The default one on Apple OS (not sure about windows, but I think it is the same) is ITC Garamond, which was designed for viewing at 9 point specifically for the University of California. It's not ideal for larger sizes because its x-height is too tall. I use Georgia on my blogs because it looks great on displays, especially small displays, but not for book interiors for the same reason - the X height is too tall. It doesn't matter that much, but I think it looks more elegant in the larger formats.
Generally, smaller sizes benefit from more weight and a taller X-height, which is why I recommend EB Garamond if you are going free.
Of course, lately, I've been using Arno.
@@DVSPress Another nice pay-for Garamond is "Sabon Next". Full set of weights.
Excellent ideas. Looking forward to getting the book.
I'm finishing up a paperback print file right now: three fonts (including the cover file).
Thank you for this helpful information. Kindly advise the serif point size that you use in your interior.
Thank you for this video
One thing to be mindful of is genre norms. Hard-boiled crime novels usually use sans serif for titles and headers.
Same with scifi
Thanks.
Tip: if you use Adobe InDesign for your books, access to Adobe Typekit is included in the subscription; which allows you to use Arno Pro, Adobe Garamond & Garamond Premier Pro, Trajan, &c. without having to buy them separately.
Opinion on Crimson Pro for free serif font?
What about chapter headings? Do you suggest Serif, Sans Serif, or Titling? Maybe you prefer a Display font? I usually do Serif for body font and Sans Serif for title headings. I’m just curious to get your take?
Depends on genre. Sans Serif is fine for most genres, but fantasy looks nice with a headline font, in my opinion.
Great video thanks. I am using Office 365, Word. I was recently told I can’t use their free fonts sans serif, serif, etc. for commercial books. I use Garamond for title and Times Roman for interior... that is free, came with the software. Do you know if this is true. If you call Microsoft, you get different answers. I know so many people who publish without upgrading pro version and didn’t know this. When you say free, what do you mean?
Also, with Amazon, if you buy a font, sometimes it doesn’t print as you have uploaded. Is there a problem with compatibility with some fonts and publishers? Thank you, I was looking for a video to explain book fonts easily and you did. Kudos.
Btw, what's your opinion on Plantin?
It's a good serif font. Good weight, easy reading.
All you need is Cambria.
Not sure if it's mentioned in the video, but Optimus Princeps is a replica of the Dark Souls font. Personally I wouldn't use that, I would say it's instantly recognizable by most gamers.
Aww man 😅 don't abuse the Morpheus thing, I mean, it was awesome on the Keys book description, but just don't abuse it 😬 you're like anti-cringe, please stay that way...
Edit: the capital P on Prolific is sick! and so is the rest of the cover. I'm not so sure about the words going over the keyhole, but the symbolism of it is quite clear and beautiful. Ever thought of getting yourself a stylized DVS logo? Something in the vein of the JRRT one...
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"no one:" type meme font