Typography: Do’s & Don’ts

Some basic guidelines for how to use Ace typography properly in your communications.

Do

  • Use the formula for 6 pt. intervals for headline size
  • Select the right logo color way for optimal legibility
  • Create headline block lockups using Roboto Condensed Bold
  • Limit length to no more than three lines

Don’t

  • Stretch type
  • Apply drop shadow or glow treatments
  • Insert gradient fills within type
  • Stack headlines to create block lockups that exceed three lines
  • Use Ace Handwritten for headline or descriptor lines
  • Use Roboto Slab Serif Bold in all-caps
  • Use “Ace” in headlines when our brand logo appears in layout
Ace Handwritten as descriptor copy
Shadow behind type
Stretched type / Roboto Slab all caps
Roboto Slab all caps lockup / lockup too long
Ace logo used as copy