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    Default Choosing a font.

    What do you think of the font on my webpage? I would like to know if you think the size needs to be larger or smaller or if you don't think it goes with the page t all.

    http://www.drysnot.com

    Thanks for the advice

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    Yuck! Um, it's not common enough to show on my computer, but if it is anything like the text used in the images, it's perfect for snot. Regardless, this points up a common issue in font choice. Unless you are choosing serif, sans-serif, or monospace - there is no guarantee that the font you choose will be available on the viewer's machine. I give you points for selecting fall-backs though - that's what should be done. However, if layout is critical (which it really doesn't appear to be here), the fall-back should be of about the same default size and aspect ratio as the intended font. Additionally, once a fall-back of serif, sans-serif, or monospace is included in the style specification, be aware that only the first of these three will ever be used in 99.99% of cases where a fall-back font is required on the user's end.

    A slightly more common font in this vein is:

    Curlz MT

    But, even that isn't so widely supported. And if it doesn't look all that out of the ordinary to you, your machine doesn't support it.
    Last edited by jscheuer1; 04-23-2008 at 01:15 AM. Reason: add alternative: Curlz MT
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