Davefevs Posted March 8, 2023 Report Share Posted March 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Laner said: Even more so when the typeface vs font chat begins. Oooooh, you sound like my dad - “it’s not a font ‘r Dave, it’s a typeface”. (he was a typesetter in his day) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBW Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 14 hours ago, ExiledAjax said: Completely agree. And worse, RobinsTV used it for the scoreboard. Where it all goes pear-shaped is the style of the lettering - which isn’t an easy read - doesn’t match the numbers. All feels a bit of a 7 year old playing with a new toy to me. Amateurish. FiRSt WorLd pRoBLeMs! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 12 hours ago, ralphindevon said: There’s something very reassuring about a font rage thread. It’s kind of - oh well, things can’t be that bad at the moment, there’s a thread on a bad font. Yeah, its All Quiet On The Western Font. 2 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 11 hours ago, Davefevs said: Oooooh, you sound like my dad - “it’s not a font ‘r Dave, it’s a typeface”. (he was a typesetter in his day) So you're saying it's......... Can't read my, can't read mu typeface ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 We should be using the Doves Type font; it is genuinely excellent and has a great backstory as it was retrieved from where the pieces of the typeface had been dumped into the Thames. https://typespec.co.uk/doves-type-revival/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Skin Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 16 hours ago, Norn Iron said: Having lived on this island for nearly 20 years I can't see how that font is supposed to be Irish. Spot on. Nothing Irish about it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Red Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 (edited) Nothing screams we are mid-table with nout to play for more than a thread complaining about a new font Edited March 9, 2023 by Bris Red 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Eddie Hitler said: We should be using the Doves Type font; it is genuinely excellent and has a great backstory as it was retrieved from where the pieces of the typeface had been dumped into the Thames. https://typespec.co.uk/doves-type-revival/ When Doves cry. Truly the Prince of fonts. Sorry, its been a long week. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 (edited) 40 minutes ago, Bris Red said: Nothing screams we are mid-table with nout to play for more than a thread complaining about a new font In our defence its not The Fonts, but Cunningham who really annoys me. Happy Days! Edited March 9, 2023 by Curr Avon 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 17 hours ago, Norn Iron said: Having lived on this island for nearly 20 years I can't see how that font is supposed to be Irish. Exactly. We all know that this is our traditional leprechaun and Guinness font/typeface/letters. This new font is too skinny, too serif-y, and just not good for modern graphics let alone scoreboards. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, ExiledAjax said: Exactly. We all know that this is our traditional leprechaun and Guinness font/typeface/letters. This new font is too skinny, too serif-y, and just not good for modern graphics let alone scoreboards. The problem with those traditional leprechaun fonts, is they get pixie-lated. Edited March 9, 2023 by Curr Avon 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 (edited) All brand use the same generic crap (imo) fonts these days, for example, these iconic brands who’ve changed to a lot of nothingness. They’re just following the trend. Edited March 9, 2023 by Marcus Aurelius 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 There are many reasons why one has to be careful when choosing a font. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted March 9, 2023 Admin Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 I'm prepared for a whoosh here, but where is this changed font that is being discussed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamdon Mart Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 Think I first noticed it when the team graphic was tweeted on matchday a couple weeks back. They've taken the numbers off that graphic too now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 (edited) 11 minutes ago, phantom said: I'm prepared for a whoosh here, but where is this changed font that is being discussed? The new kit manufacturer branding, I’ve seen it on social posts & the scoreboard myself. Assuming it’s part of the contract that we use their font for public facing content: Edited March 9, 2023 by Marcus Aurelius 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 23 minutes ago, Marcus Aurelius said: All brand use the same generic crap (imo) fonts l, for example, these iconic brands who’ve changed to a lot of nothingness. They’re just follow the trend. But we've gone the other way. Most of this season we used a bold, block, sans serif font. Then recently we've switched to the thin, serif font we're discussing here. So are we going against the tide? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 (edited) 2 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said: But we've gone the other way. Most of this season we used a bold, block, sans serif font. Then recently we've switched to the thin, serif font we're discussing here. So are we going against the tide? I’d argue that yes, we are, although I think it’s an attempt from the new supplier to be ‘modern’, where as our old font was actually more modern than the new one. Not that I know the brand strategy for either company but that’s what I’d surmise from the limited info available. Edited March 9, 2023 by Marcus Aurelius 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James54De Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 4 minutes ago, Marcus Aurelius said: The new kit manufacturer branding, I’ve seen it on social posts & the scoreboard myself. Assuming it’s part of the contract that we use their font for public facing content: What? That isn’t the font O’Neill use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 Just now, Marcus Aurelius said: I’d argue that yes, we are, although I think it’s an attempt from the new supplier to be ‘modern’, where as our old font was actually more modern than the new one. Would the kit supplier have control or influence over the font we use in our social media or on our own TV coverage scoreboard? Seems a slightly odd power to give the kit supplier. I suspect it's a simultaneous change rather than directly linked to O'Neills. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James54De Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 3 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said: Would the kit supplier have control or influence over the font we use in our social media or on our own TV coverage scoreboard? Seems a slightly odd power to give the kit supplier. I suspect it's a simultaneous change rather than directly linked to O'Neills. A branding change, that normally occurs every close season, to reflect the ‘dated’ or ‘classic’ nature of the kit. That is all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 City should bring back another classic font like this one! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 (edited) 23 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said: Would the kit supplier have control or influence over the font we use in our social media or on our own TV coverage scoreboard? Seems a slightly odd power to give the kit supplier. I suspect it's a simultaneous change rather than directly linked to O'Neills. I’d assume it’s related as it’s happened at the exact time we changed kit, you could argue that they’re the only common denominator, but it’s possible that City had planned this anyway and brought it forward . Edited March 9, 2023 by Marcus Aurelius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 3 hours ago, PHILINFRANCE said: There are many reasons why one has to be careful when choosing a font. Rovers shop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James54De Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 2 hours ago, Marcus Aurelius said: I’d assume it’s related as it’s happened at the exact time we changed kit, you could argue that they’re the only common denominator, but it’s possible that City had planned this anyway and brought it forward . It’s related in that they changed the font because of the kit. It isn’t influenced by the manufacturer though. However, it is clear not much thought has gone into the branding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Different Planet Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 Isn’t this all down to us using FeverPitch as our marketing partner? they have been doing our marketing videos for a while now and the first time I noticed this font (how could you not?) was the video they did for the new kit launch https://www.reachfeverpitch.com Check out the creative director 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted March 9, 2023 Admin Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 3 hours ago, Mr X said: City should bring back another classic font like this one! Ahh the now infamous Jon Lansdown crayon era 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antman Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 27 minutes ago, Different Planet said: Isn’t this all down to us using FeverPitch as our marketing partner? they have been doing our marketing videos for a while now and the first time I noticed this font (how could you not?) was the video they did for the new kit launch https://www.reachfeverpitch.com Check out the creative director ah, yes..... and all paid for by dad no doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 7 hours ago, Curr Avon said: When Doves cry. Truly the Prince of fonts. Sorry, its been a long week. Now you're verging close to demerit territory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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