Chapter 6
Typography as Voice
Your typeface speaks before your copy does. Errol Morris proved that fonts change whether people believe what they read — and most brands are whispering when they should be declaring.
The Typography Voice Test
Five diagnostic tests that reveal whether your typefaces actually carry your brand voice — or work against it. Takes about 8 minutes.
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Tell us about your brand
We'll use these as the benchmark when scoring your typography choices.
What three words describe your brand personality?
Think about how you want people to feel when they see your brand. Be specific — "trustworthy" is more useful than "good".
Brand category
Your sector shapes which typeface conventions apply — what reads as "premium" in luxury can read as "cold" in food.
Font Inventory
List every typeface your brand uses. Include Google Fonts names exactly so we can render them live in the next test.
Personality Match
Each font is rendered in itself. Select the traits you perceive — we'll score alignment against your brand words.
The Errol Morris Test
In 2012, filmmaker Errol Morris proved that the same sentence feels more credible in some fonts than others. Rate each font's credibility on a 1–5 scale.
Size Hierarchy
Enter the pixel sizes you use for each text level. We'll check whether your scale creates clear hierarchy and uses a rational ratio.
Your type sizes (px)
Enter the values from your stylesheet or design system. Leave fields blank if you don't use that level.
Cross-Platform Consistency
For each channel your brand uses, tell us whether you're using the same fonts, similar alternatives, or entirely different typefaces.
Answer all platforms before continuing (use N/A if not applicable).
Typography as Voice
Your Typography Score
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