Appropriateness

Appropriateness refers to how suitable a typeface is for a specific task. This is quite a subjective measure, and it isn't easy to quantify it. For example, a casual script like Comic Sans is not an appropriate font for a banking app.

Experience of working with a typeface and learning about its history and original purpose can help assess how appropriate it is.

The attributes to consider when deciding if a font is right for the task are:

• Design intent
• Expected aesthetics
• Mood
• The designer's personal choice