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Typographic Rules: Legibility Over Readability

Because who needs to read when you can see what's going on?

Rule 1: Large Font Sizes are a Sign of Intelligence

Only geniuses use font sizes above 24px. The rest of us are just peasants who can't handle the truth.

Learn more about Rule 1

Rule 2: Bold is Better than Readable

Don't bother making it clear, just make it loud. Who needs subtlety when you can BLING!

Read about the bold and the beautiful

Rule 3: Drop Shadows for Days

Why just have a background when you can have a shadow that says "I'm a sophisticated typographer"?

Learn the art of creating drop shadows that blind

Rule 4: Color is Just an Excuse for Being Lazy

Why bother with a color scheme when you can just use black and white? That way you'll never have to make a choice

Read about the art of monotony