Which font do you like?

by curtisbausse
June 3, 2016

We’re working on the cover for Perfume Island and there are 3,592,128 fonts to choose from. However I’ve whittled them down to six – which one do you prefer? Perhaps not exactly that one but something like it. Bearing in mind it won’t be black but red. Your votes are precious! Many thanks! And doubly grateful for reblogs – the more votes the better. 😄

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23 thoughts on “Which font do you like?”

harrietspringbett June 3, 2016 at 10:38 am

It would be good to see the image too, because the choice of font depends on this.
1. curtisbausse June 4, 2016 at 4:39 am
  
  Very true. For the moment the title is just on a white background. So many things to consider… Thanks for the input!
2. 1. harrietspringbett June 4, 2016 at 6:46 am
    
    I voted for number 4, by the way. But the comments by the graphic designer make good sense, given it’s a sequel.
  2. 1. curtisbausse June 5, 2016 at 8:54 am
      
      Yes, I think we’ll follow Alba’s idea – it’s all about brand creation. Which of course I never gave a thought to when starting out. Thanks for your input, Harriet.
ssunshine14 June 3, 2016 at 11:00 am

the third one!!
1. curtisbausse June 4, 2016 at 4:43 am
  
  Thanks for the input, Dhwani – much appreciated!
2. 1. ssunshine14 June 4, 2016 at 5:56 am
    
    Always Welcome 🙂
Rosa Ave Fénix June 3, 2016 at 11:28 am

I’d Choose nº 4!!!!!!!
1. curtisbausse June 4, 2016 at 4:44 am
  
  Thanks for your vote, Rosa. Might be hard choice.
tmezpoetry June 3, 2016 at 12:53 pm

I voted on the poll link for #2 🙂
1. curtisbausse June 4, 2016 at 4:45 am
  
  Thanks, Tammy. Decision time is imminent…
alba10 June 3, 2016 at 2:19 pm

Ooh, I’m a typography junkie! I couldn’t possibly choose out of your 6 coz I have another 15 in mind you could use!
But in terms of continuity you should use the same font as you did on your first book as Perfume Island is a sequel….
1. curtisbausse June 4, 2016 at 4:46 am
  
  Great advice, Alba. Obviously, being me, I didn’t give much thought to brand creation when I started, but I think it’s time I did…
alba10 June 3, 2016 at 2:20 pm

Sorry, in case you didn’t already know I’m a graphic designer and I get excited by fonts 😉
Leigh W. Smith June 3, 2016 at 2:27 pm

In addition to the great suggestions that I liked above, I would also—sorry to be so niggling, Curtis—like to see an author statement (needn’t be long) of what overall the book is to convey. I guess that’s the best way to put it. Could be your 30-second elevator speech, too, if you wanted. Then I can probably make a more informed vote. But, when in doubt (and even when not), I always defer to the expertise of a graphic designer, like Alba10 above. Sorry I couldn’t be more helpful (yet)! Happy writing and graphic design. 🙂
1. curtisbausse June 4, 2016 at 4:48 am
  
  Not niggling at all, Leigh – common sense! I’m working on the blurb right now as well – these things are almost as difficult as the book itself. Your comment, on the contrary, is very helpful – many thanks!
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Mason Canyon June 3, 2016 at 7:15 pm

Interesting fonts. I like #4 followed by #2. Good luck selecting one.
1. curtisbausse June 4, 2016 at 4:53 am
  
  Thanks very much for the input. There are so many different fonts out there – I hadn’t realised still I started searching…
subhmohanty June 5, 2016 at 10:08 pm

Hi Curtis, how have you been? need a lot to catch up on your site..just bought one green bottle, actually had read the first chapter and it kept me intrigued. Will start reading on kindle now, cant wait !
1. curtisbausse June 7, 2016 at 9:29 am
  
  Nice to hear from you, Subhendu! And many thanks for getting One Green Bottle. Have you had time to assemble your A-Z stories? Some were stand alone, I think, others a mini-series, is that right?
2. 1. subhmohanty June 7, 2016 at 9:49 am
    
    yes Curtis, I have to start on that, need your help and guidance. I plan to write a few more short stories and hopefully publish. Would you be able to provide me some guidance? Would appreciate if you can email me at subh.mohanty@gmail.com.
    
    And I started OGB, the first chapter of OGB was gripping! am intrigued …
  2. 1. curtisbausse June 8, 2016 at 1:59 pm
      
      Just sent an email – happy to be of help if I can.