Kerning is Important

by Joey deVilla on October 3, 2006

In this age of laser printer and computer typography, it’s important to understand kerning — the spacing of characters in a proportional font. Otherwise, unintentional gaffes can arise:

(Thanks to dreamattack and Miss Fipi Lele for the photo!)

{ 4 comments… read them below or add one }

Anonymous 10.03.06 at 9:59 am

You gotta love that Goldfinger is one of the Features.

— Ice Queen

Anonymous 10.03.06 at 10:28 am

Camera to the middle of the picture: “Feature F*”

Pan left: “The Graduate”

Pan further left: “Mature” librarian

*bowwochiggachigga*

Anonymous 10.03.06 at 10:35 am

Must…fight…mental…image…

AIEEE!!! MENTAL IMAGE WINNING! MENTAL IMAGE WINNING!

Anonymous 10.03.06 at 3:43 pm

Proper kerning makes me smile.
- Watts

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