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I have an irrational hatred for Comic Sans. Luckily, I’m not the only one.

Comic Sans is misused more than nearly any other font. People (particularly non-designers) use it to make their message seem “friendly.” It just says childish to me. I wonder when I see a beer or cocktail menu set in Comic Sans if the bar really wants to encourage underage drinking. When a more serious message is written in Comic Sans, it feels like it’s making light of the situation.

If your intent is a more casual or child-like feel, there are many fonts that convey the message better. If you’re looking for something that mimics handwriting, using actual handwriting looks the best. A font that has alternate letters to break up the regularity of typed letters is second-best. Even if you’re looking for a font for your comic strip, there are better fonts than Comic Sans.