“Bad Typography is Everywhere, Good Typography is invisible.” —Craig Ward

As designers, we live this quote daily. Whether it’s a horribly kerned sign on the train, or a flyer in the local paper completely set in Impact. It makes us cringe, wince, and gasp. All of us “type snobs” have been there:

“Why on earth would you think typesetting your resumé in Brush Script would make it seem more personal?”

“Really, real estate agent? You thought Chalkboard would make your boring paperwork more fun for me to read?!”

We all have our own personal tragedies, but sometimes there comes one so horrible that the masses turn their heads. It’s not that these typefaces are terrible; it’s more that their applications were so out of place that it made us take notice. So take a walk down memory lane with us and read about our favorite typographic controversies of the last few years after the jump.

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Precision and creativity. Two elements crucial for both typeface design and baking. Yes, you could make the argument that creating a typeface doesn’t always need perfect bézier curves or 90-degree angles. And a few extra grams of flour probably won’t ruin your cake. However, for the most part exact measurements are required for a successful end result. Although, it is true that without a little experimentation and imagination the outcome for either will be bland at best.

Additionally, the right tools can make all the difference. For all you gourmet typophiles out there, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite products after the jump. Read the rest of the entry >