In the previous chapter, I gave examples of fonts that belong to some genres. Since you asked for a complete list, here it is.
These typefaces are the ones you typically look for when you have a specific genre in mind. Like I've mentioned, this isn't always the case. But again, it is what you mostly use.
𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐑
This is the one that has the most freedom, but it's also so easy to fuck up.
✎ Serif, sans serif, script, etc. can all be used (as long as it's appropriate)
✎ A wide serif, for elegance, an unsettling feeling, or etc.
✎ Script typefaces can also be used,
✎ There are of course, horror typefaces like grunge, goth fonts, etc. It really depends on what theme you're going for
✎ Serif or special 'horror' typefaces are usually the 'safest' options
𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄
This is the easiest genre and let's you be as 'aesthetic' as you want without looking stupid.
✎ warm colours + serif or script/handwritten typefaces
✎ depends on audience
✏ serif, more mature audiences
✏ sans serif, YA books / more lighthearted stories
✏ script or handwritten works with almost everything
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𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄, a guide to making covers
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