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Article created by: Darja Zinina

Being positive towards anything can be difficult, especially in 2021. However, it's forever a great idea to bathe your brain with some good thoughts once in a while. It's not a secret – our world has been through a lot, and society can be particularly toxic, which is why it's important to put love above everything. Everyone deserves respect and appreciation... except for whoever was responsible for creating these kerning fails.

Jokes aside, the spacing between individual letters plays a crucial role in general – but especially when you're designing a project for print. Without kerning, things can end up looking a little rough and will most likely completely change the meaning of the text.

By all means, it's not ideal when it happens, but it will probably make someone laugh. These Reddit users decided to share character spacing disasters that they noticed on posters, clothes etc. The subreddit was created in 2012 and currently has 248K members. Here we've gathered some of the best ones!

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#1

Limit Of Ten

Sign on brick wall showing kerning fail with text reading TEN ANTS ONLY highlighting the importance of character spacing.

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    Can Adult Also

    Blue letters spelling CAN TEEN are spaced too far apart on frosted glass, illustrating a kerning fail affecting readability.

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    #3

    *Whale Emoji*

    Wooden framed sign with kerning fails in black cursive lettering spelling inhale and exhale, highlighting character spacing issues.

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    #4

    Sounds Savory...

    Wooden coaster with kerning fail text "You had meat merlot" and a wine glass illustration next to wine bottle and corkscrew.

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    #5

    Bean Outsider

    Stainless steel tumbler with kerning fail in text showing character spacing issues on product display.

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    #6

    The Entry Of The Carps

    Worn baseball cap showing a kerning fail with the word carpentry split awkwardly as CARP ENTRY.

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    #7

    What A Terrible Day To Have Eyes

    Menu board showing kerning fails with irregular character spacing in coffee drink names and prices, highlighting kerning importance.

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    #8

    You Had Meat Coffee

    Beige cap with a kerning fail showing the text you had meat coffee, highlighting poor character spacing.

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    #9

    Well That’s A Long Word

    Close-up of a book page showing kerning fails with irregular character spacing affecting readability and flow.

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    #10

    #ronics2020

    Store sign with a kerning fail in the word electronics showing how crucial character spacing is in signage design.

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    #11

    Absolutely Noink In This Area

    Warning sign with kerning fail showing the phrase no ink with uneven character spacing on a plastic-covered surface.

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    #12

    Kidsor Kidults

    Warning label with kerning fails and poor character spacing, making the text hard to read and confusing to understand.

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    #13

    I'm A Gine?

    Framed artwork with kerning fail showing spaced letters spelling IM A GINE, highlighting crucial character spacing issues.

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    #14

    Тhis Sign That Came With A Nutcracker My Mom Recently Bought

    Small hanging sign with kerning fails in text saying Days Till chns tmas showing importance of character spacing.

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    #15

    Thewotldbel

    Plastic bag with kerning fails that highlight crucial character spacing issues affecting readability and design quality.

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    #16

    Nearly Had A Hemorrhage Trying To Read This

    Warning sign with poor kerning, showing how crucial character spacing is for clear and readable text on a beach safety warning.

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    #17

    I Think This Belongs Here..

    Poster with poorly spaced yellow text showing a kerning fail, emphasizing the importance of character spacing in design.

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    #18

    I Love A Good Activitie Shub, Me

    Colorful arch sign with kerning fails in letter spacing spelling activities hub against a cloudy sky at an outdoor event.

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    #19

    Has This Been Done Yet

    Pink kettle with a kerning fail in spaced-out text showing how crucial character spacing is for readability.

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    #20

    Starw Arst O Re

    Storefront sign with a kerning fail showing misplaced character spacing spelling starwars store as starw arst ore.

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    #21

    S E R I O U S L Y

    Newspaper excerpt showing a kerning fail with the word seriously spaced out, illustrating kerning fails and character spacing.

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    #22

    Dentists Notice

    Clipboard showing a privacy notice with extreme kerning fails, highlighting issues of character spacing in text readability.

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    #23

    Listen Up Kids! The Word Of The Day Is: "Productis"

    Clothing label with a kerning fail showing incorrect character spacing that affects readability and design quality.

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    #24

    Federallaw Requires Thatthisarea Bevacated Whenneeded Bywheelchair Users

    Blue accessibility sign with poorly spaced text showing a kerning fail that confuses character spacing for wheelchair users.

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    #25

    Oh Microsoft…

    Text showing a kerning fail with tight and uneven character spacing in the phrase closing checklist on a smartphone screen.

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    #26

    Antioxid Ant

    Packaging of watermelon hard seltzer showing kerning fails that highlight the importance of character spacing.

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    #27

    Bemy Angel

    Pink heart-shaped fabric patch with kerning fails in the text spacing showing BEMY ANGEL instead of BE MY ANGEL.

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    #28

    But Not So Proud Of That Keming, I Hope

    Sign with kerning fail making "British meat" look like "Brit is h meat," showing the importance of character spacing in typography.

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    #29

    P Lease•••

    Sign with kerning fail showing "P lease... DO NOT LITTER," highlighting the importance of character spacing in design.


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    #30

    Happy Hall Oween

    Halloween banner with kerning fails in character spacing at a pharmacy counter emphasizing kerning fails and character spacing importance.


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