Okay, so, today I was messing around with my blog’s design, and I got into this whole thing about fonts. Specifically, I was trying to figure out whether to go with a more classic, “conventional core” look or just go all out with something “bold.”
First, I started playing around with different font families. I opened up my CSS file and just started swapping things out. Times New Roman, Arial, you know, the usual suspects. These are all fine, they give a safe and familiar vibe. I tried a few different ones from this list. They are readable, no-nonsense fonts, and honestly, they work well. I changed the `font-family` attribute a bunch of times, seeing how each one looked on the page.
- Times New Roman: Classic, a bit formal.
- Arial: Super common, very neutral.
- Georgia: Kinda like Times, but a bit more… stylish, I guess?
But then I thought, “Why not try something a bit more… out there?” So, I went digging for bolder fonts. I experimented with some options that really stand out. I switched my approach to using the `font-weight` attribute, setting it to ‘bold’ or 700, depending on the font. I played with some fonts that are known for being bold and making a statement.
- Impact: This one is LOUD. Good for titles, maybe not so much for paragraphs.
- Arial Black: Like Arial’s bigger, badder brother.
- Roboto: I felt this font is too common and didn’t like it.
I spent a good chunk of time just toggling between these styles. I’d switch to a conventional font, look at it for a while, then switch to a bold font and compare. I was looking at my body paragraphs, my headings, even my navigation menu. And I realized that bold styles are more suitable for titles.
After all this back-and-forth, I think I have a better idea of what I want. I’m leaning towards a mix. Maybe a conventional font for most of the text to keep it easy on the eyes, but then use a bolder font for headings to make them pop. It’s like, you want people to be able to read your stuff without getting a headache, but you also want to grab their attention, right?
But for now, I’m going with a conventional core look. And for the bold style, it can be a second choice for me to switch to. The conventional core is safe and clear to read. It’s good for users.
Anyway, that’s what I’ve been up to today. It’s kind of fun playing around with this stuff and seeing how it all comes together. Plus, it’s always interesting to see how much fonts can change the whole vibe of a site.