Useful Font & TIP for Video Creators

 

 

The Fonts You've seen in Broadcast Subtitles!

 

Nowadays, the era has come where anyone can easily create videos that were once only encountered through TV broadcasts. It has become natural not only to watch dramas or variety shows for entertainment but also to explore information through visual media. In this overflowing sea of content, the importance of subtitle fonts is gradually increasing to enhance the enjoyment and personality of videos. Especially in variety shows where the atmosphere changes constantly depending on the situation, the choice of font can significantly impact the entertainment value.

 

Have you been curious about the fonts often seen in popular variety shows or YouTube videos? Here are the fonts commonly used in actual video subtitles!

 

 

 

TypoDesignLab 「Typo_ToToSubtitle」

 

 

First, here are some tips for choosing fonts for video subtitles. Given the fast-paced nature of videos, it is crucial to select fonts that are easily readable even in brief moments. Therefore, when choosing fonts for subtitles, we recommend opting for fonts with moderate thickness, not too decorative or too thin. Of course, there are times when you need unique fonts depending on the situation or dialogue. For example, rough and flowing fonts might be suitable for expressing emotions like anger or sadness, don't you think?

 

 

Now let us introduce four types of fonts commonly used in videos.

 

 

 

Design210 「210 OmniGothic」

 

 

Sans-serif style fonts are commonly used in informational videos. When conveying a lot of information through text, clean sans-serif fonts are typically used as they not only reduce eye strain, but also enhance the credibility of the speaker's words.

 

Representatively, 「210 OmniGothic」 is a body font designed with a focus on readability, making it easy to read even in small-sized, long texts. With the 10 weights available, it offers a wide range of choices for selecting the appropriate thickness depending on the subtitle size, which allows for hierarchies in a large amount of information. Above all, it maintains a neutral impression by minimizing individuality, making it suitable for use in videos of any topic, fulfilling the role of basic subtitles effectively.

 

 

 

 

Design210 「210 Yeonpilsketch」

 

 

Next is the font suitable for expressing emotions or emphasizing subtitles.

 

This font often seen in variety shows or YouTube videos is 「210 Yeonpilsketch」. True to its name (Pencil Sketch), it captures the texture of doodles made with a pencil, giving a lively and playful feel as if handwritten. As shown in the example image, this font is suitable for a variety of emotional expressions, particularly recommended for subtitles emphasizing surprise or confusion.

 

These fonts leave a strong impression even in short moments. For similar purposes, we also recommend fonts like 「210 Stoneage」 and 「0calli Spicy」.

 

 

 

 

Joonfont 「CobaltBlue」

 

 

We’ll now introduce fonts that are suitable for cute daily videos.

 

There are many handwriting fonts in the Taeyoungwhache font series used for movie subtitles. Among them, 「CobaltBlue」 stands out with its round and cute impression, suitable for everyday videos like YouTube. By adding effects to the color and border like in the example image above, you can use it for various emotional expressions. With 7 different weights available, you can efficiently utilize thin weights for dialogue subtitles and thick weights for thumbnails!

 

 

 

 

Sandoll 「Sandoll GongbyunggakPen」

 

 

Lastly, a calligraphy-style font is recommended for a sentimental aesthetic.

 

You've probably seen this font a lot on broadcasts; it is the 「Sandoll GongbyunggakPen」. This font is designed based on handwritten characters with a real pen, adding a sentimental and sincere impression. Despite being handwritten, it retains excellent readability, leveraging the advantages of easy readability characteristic of pens. The Gongbyunggak series offers a variety of styles such as GongbyunggakPil, GongbyunggakMagic, and GongbyunggakTab, catering to different atmospheres or preferences.

 

 

 

 

So far, we have recommended four fonts that are suitable for video subtitles. In addition to the fonts introduced here, you can explore more fonts suitable for various situations in the list below.

 

Finally, once you've chosen your fonts, you'll need to design subtitles for your video. Since the process of creating video subtitles requires some complex work, we have prepared a video with helpful tips as well. So if you're a beginner creator, be sure to take advantage of these useful tips!