Top 5 Typography Mistakes Designers Make (and How to Fix Them)

September 20, 2025

Top 5 Typography Mistakes Designers Make – And How to Fix Them

Even experienced designers can slip into bad type habits that hurt readability or brand impact. Here are the five most common typography mistakes — and how to avoid them using fonts from Font Bros.

1) Using Too Many Fonts

Stick to two, maybe three typefaces. Pair a strong Sans Serif with a Serif or Script for accent. For example: Relation (script) + Wintler (sans).

2) Poor Kerning and Tracking

Letters that are too tight or too loose disrupt flow. Many Font Bros typefaces include professional kerning tables to ensure optical balance.

3) Ignoring Hierarchy

Hierarchy guides the eye. Use weight, size, and style contrast to create a visual path. Try OV Soge for text and pair with Arpona Sans for punchy headlines.

4) Forgetting About Legibility

Fancy display fonts are great for headlines but not for paragraphs. Test your type at small sizes to confirm they are optimized for reading comfort.

5) Skipping Webfont Licensing

Make sure your font license covers online use. Font Bros provides easy webfont licenses so you can stay compliant.

Correcting these mistakes will give your work more polish — and happier clients. Check out our Best Sellers to find perfectly kerned, versatile type families today.