As the family tree is at the centre of my title sequence, it is important that I get the look right, taking into consideration the typography, wear and tear to the page it is written on etc. So I have researched various different medieval fonts, which originate from various points within the medieval period (I'm looking for late medieval/early Tudor) to give myself plenty of choice in order to make an informed decision.
What they all have in common is that they are all incredibly ornate, and to a layman are distinctively medieval. However, some of the earlier typefaces are a little too rounded and Celtic looking for me, which allowed me to narrow down my options slightly.
To decide between the remaining three fonts, I chose to test them out by writing three of the key names from the family tree, and see which gave the most convincing result. I tried each typeface in both upper and lower case, and have come to the conclusion that all upper case is too busy and intricate and actually makes the name harder to read.
Of the three (2nd page) I am most drawn to the set on the right, as it is both legible but also decorative. However, something to bear in mind for the actual tree is the spacing of the letters as well as whether they are level. It would be sensible to draw out a guide to make sure that the letters do not become bunched up, as some have in these tests.
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