Design and Print

One of the most important aspects of poster printing is eye-catching graphics, and fonts are a large part of making your poster noticeable. The following list gives you an idea of which fonts are best to use for different types of poster printing projects.

Trajan is dramatic and somewhat formal looking; the drama factor is probably why it is a popular style for movie posters. It also works really well for themes relating to history and religion.

An even more formal font is Bickham Script Pro. It is great for poster printing projects such as signs used at weddings or graduations, or for announcing a charity ball. It is also somewhat feminine and works perfectly for posters advertising events and stores that focus on women.

Akzidenz Grotesk is a bit more masculine, with strait lines and sharp angles. It is easy to read and is great for very large signs. It is also somewhat edgy looking and would be great for a poster advertising a rock concert.

Helvetica is a neutral, easy to read font that is favored by graphic designers. It is good for all purpose poster printing.

Walbaum is a straightforward, traditional looking font that is perfect for communications in the corporate world.

Sabon is another font that is great for the corporate communications. It is a little softer and more modern looking than Walbaum.

Excelsior is perfect for poster reports and proposals.

Perpetua is a good font to use if you are using a lot of text in your poster printing. It would work well for book fairs, menu boards, and contest announcements.

Futura is very geometrical and modern looking. It is a good font to use when you want to communicate that you are moving forward.

Stempel Schneidler is great to use for displays. You could use it on posters for a booth at a job fair or a business expo.

Bodoni is a very attractive font; it is geometric yet artistic with the contrast between thick and thin lines. It is great for headlines or for anything decorative.

Bembo is great for posters. It is less geometric than Bodoni, but still has that great contrast of both thick and thin lines.