typefaces for children's art camps...

sohappy228 Apr 2008

hi everyone. forgive me if i am missing a thread that would have answered this question already, but i am designing a series of brochures for a church arts camp. the camp is designed for children ages 5-11 and they will be doing photography, clay, painting, and theater. i'm looking for a font that is fun, but not one of those sloppy "looks-like-a-kid-drew-it" ones. ideas? favorites?

i cant delete my username28 Apr 2008#

Hi traci,

This one may help, but is not your exact request:
http://typophile.com/node/42632

typerror28 Apr 2008#

This is so shameless... take a look at Peanut (P22). A child like ethos based on the traditional Roman. OR, take a look at Ranunculus by Carl Crossgrove, a really nice sans that has a subtle bounce.

Michael

p.s. what a delightful background you have!

typerror28 Apr 2008#

Actually Ranunculas might be a better choice because it has a number of weights!

Is it possible that Carl is a gardener in secret?

adz29 Apr 2008#

you mentioned you wanted a;

"sloppy “looks-like-a-kid-drew-it” ones."????

This is possibly in the worst genre of typefaces ever to be created.

My advise is to keep away fro any fonts along these lines. They're all disgusting.

If you want that sloppy look, write the word yourself and scan it in, that would hold so much more purpose, and look way better.

Renko29 Apr 2008#

No, she mentioned she DON’T want one of those.
Quote: »…, not one of those sloppy “looks-like-a-kid-drew-it” ones.«

Si_Daniels29 Apr 2008#

Maybe... http://www.fontmarketplace.com/font/eco-friendly-font-pack.aspx

Cheers, Si

sohappy230 Apr 2008#

Thanks, all. There is some great stuff here. Also, thanks to you, Renko, for reading carefully.

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