![]() ![]() In addition, a 2010 Princeton University study showed that when information is presented in atypical fonts such as italicized Comic Sans, students retain it better - possibly because they are forced to engage more deeply with the texts. Comic Sans might also help fight writer’s block because it creates an informal, low-pressure environment where writers may feel better about possibly making mistakes. The distinct shapes make distinguishing between similar letters easier, the lack of serifs makes the words appear less “crowded” on the page and it’s more widely available than the fonts designed specifically with dyslexia in mind. In addition to being inviting to young computer users, Comic Sans is dyslexia-friendly and increases readability, according to the British Dyslexia Association style guide. Freedom to choose my own font was crucial in developing my sense of individuality and love of writing. My teachers must have been horrified, but I’m not sorry for my 9-year-old self’s actions. I can still remember being 9 years old and excitedly showing my parents my class project on volcanoes, written entirely in size 13.5, bolded Comic Sans. It was my first font for typed essays in primary school once I had graduated from purely handwritten projects. My dad’s first email signature was in Comic Sans, a very specific shade of dark blue. Personally, though, I have a soft spot for Comic Sans. It also gave birth to the overused “Doge” meme of the early 2010s, further cementing our kneejerk reaction of rage when we see the font. It’s true the font is often used in inappropriate instances - business websites, college essays and flyers spring to mind - cementing Comic Sans as the hallmark of an amateur in the design world. Modern critics of Comic Sans will tell you that it’s childish, ugly and often inappropriate. Connare took inspiration from graphic novels to create arguably the most polarising font ever: Comic Sans. He decided to make a brand new font for the character because, according to Connare, “Dogs don’t talk in Times New Roman!” (and because he wanted to make the program feel informal and accessible to kids). The font was originally developed for use in a children’s educational program after Microsoft typographer Vincent Connare noticed that the talking dog mascot used Times New Roman. But what is it about a simple font that sparks so much debate? ![]() Comic Sans, the font that launched a thousand memes, was unleashed on the world in 1994.
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