[HP4GU-FAQ] New look for Fantastic Posts

[eloiseherisson at aol.com]

In a message dated 31/10/2002 23:30:55 GMT Standard Time, 
porphyria at mindspring.com writes:


> Joy wrote:
> 
> > I love the sample templates... they're
> > gorgeous!  One suggestion, though...
> > the title graphic is sort of difficult to
> > read.  Maybe experiment with
> > different fonts in the same style?  Just
> > my two knuts, for whatever they're
> > worth.
> 
> I thought the Old English would coordinate well with the ancient tome 
> theme,
> as well as Harry Potter in general. Plus I happen to own the rights to use
> that particular font. Does anyone else find it too hard to read? Does 
> anyone
> want to suggest another font style for me to try?
> 

I read that as 'ancient tomb'! But given my background, I would, wouldn't I?

I like the original - especially the three dimensional feel it has, but I'd 
rather like to see it on a coloured/textured background, not just on stark 
white, which may not be helping. I suspect it might be easier on the eye with 
less of a background contrast.
I did find it a little hard to read the first time, but interestingly, having 
looked at the other fonts, when I came back to it, it was quite clear!

And it's not as if people aren't going to know what it says in advance, 
having clicked on a link which says HPfGU Fantastic Posts.

One or two of the other more cursive, italic based ones I find a little, um, 
oh, I don't know, a bit hacneyed in a way, too typically what you'd expect on 
something "Celtic" or New Age, even a little bit twee (!) ;-)

If we didn't go with the original, I'm with Cindy on favouring Becker. It 
still has an Olde English *print* feel. But less character.

Eloise


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