Masthead analysis for AS Media studies

1. Masthead Font Styles
Font Name: Kerrang! magazine Masthead Font (Looking similar to
Ariel Black font with no spaces).
The reason I chose this masthead Font Style for my inspiration is because
it has a unique design of detailed cracks and lines inside the font, which
connotes loudness that comes from the Rock genre and arrogance, but
also energy within the magazine- which ensures the readers
entertainment. The thin lines in the masthead connotes perhaps the
diversity of content and artists mentioned in the magazine, as well as
connoting as lines of connection between people, not division. This
masthead uses strong contrasts between the background which makes it
standout, but also connoting that this magazine stands out from the
crowd.

2. Masthead Font Styles
Font Name: Q magazine Masthead Font (Looking similar to LiSong
Pro and other serif fonts.
The reason I chose this masthead Font Style for my inspiration is because
it has simplicity that makes the readers remember the Masthead. By only
having one letter, it involves the audience into thinking what it stands
for, what it means etc. The White and Red font style clearly contrasts
each other and the fact that the letter is inside a box connotes elegance
and professionalism. The slight drop shadow helps the font to look more
interesting and have depth.

3. Masthead Font Styles
Font Name: NME magazine Masthead Font (Looking similar to Ariel
Black, Impact and other Sans-serif fonts.
The reason I chose this masthead Font Style for my inspiration is because
it is rare to see a very clear stroke around mastheads for music
magazines (aside from Rolling Stone magazine as well). This stroke
connotes modernness, as it adds variation to the masthead, instead of
having a block of text only etc. This also connotes perhaps that NME
magazine is creative and more interesting. The masthead consists of
three letters, which is simplistic and helps the audiences remember the
magazine as well, as the masthead is not long. The colour scheme for
the masthead is simple and contrasting, and all three colours goes well
together. Because the stroke is black, it helps the white stroke inside to
stand out as well as the red font, so this is an important element within
the font.

4. Masthead Font Styles
Font Name: Classic Rock magazine Masthead Font (Looking similar
to Popular Std (Non-Serif) and other serif fonts. - maybe strokes
helps to bold the look.
The reason I chose this masthead Font Style for my inspiration is because
it has a good balance of the positions of words. The R and the K is
purposely of a larger font, in order to place the word ‘Classic’ on top.
This forms uniqueness as there are different font sizes within a
masthead, but also brings excitement and movement to the readers.
There are stars in the word Classic, and this is also something that only
classic rock masthead has. The font is slightly serif which connotes
respect and trust, and reminds the audiences the past, which formal
lettering was used more often than the current. The colours are black,
but it can vary. The bold coloring helps the masthead to contrast with
the background or images etc.