Font Analysis: Contents Page

Style:
I will continue to use both serif and san-serif fonts in the contents page of my magazine.
As you can see on this Billboard contents page, they have mostly used a san-serif style of font. The style of font of this page differs to what Billboards front page usually has in terms of the style of font used. Even though the style differs from Billboards front cover, their contents page still keeps a simple san-serif looking font which keeps to their magazines professional style in terms of font. I will carry on using san-serif styles of font.

Font Type:
The main font type shown on Billboards contents page is a san-serif style of font. On the front page of Billboards cover they frequently use a range of both serif and san-serif fonts.  However, on their contents page, the serif style of font is not featured. I will thus consider this when creating my pop magazine contents page to carry on following Billboards common conventions. I believe the san-serif font creates a professional feel for Billboards contents page. This is also important in terms of Billboards primary target audience who range from 16 upwards and expect a professional feel to a magazine targeted for them.

Range of Fonts:
Billboards contents page a range of different sized fonts. For their contents page headline, they have used a fairly large. This is a common convention of any magazine to have their masthead or headline in a larger font than the rest of the fonts on the page.
The blue cover lines stand-out to the reader, complimented by the short text of information below it. They have presented the cover lines is a slightly larger font than the text to allow the reader to clearly see what the information below is about and if it interests them.
The other piece of font which is clearly shown on the page is the subheading saying, "Home Front." This is a typical convention of any magazine when writing a subheading to show another piece of information.

Size:
The large font of the heading is a common convention in any style of magazine. Having an effective and large heading on your contents page will stand-out to the reader and allow them to see what page they are currently on in the magazine. The small text print showing information below the blue highlighted cover-lines is also a common convention of a music magazines contents page. It allows the magazine to look more professional. This will be a key aspect in my pop magazine as I want it to look professional for my primary target audience.

Colour: 
As you can see on Billboards contents page, the main colour which stands-out is the blue from the cover lines. There are also pieces of blue strips shown along the page. This keeps to Billboards common convention of having a colourful front page. Using a bright primary colour on their contents page allows the dark, secondary colours to stand-out more effectively as it wont overcrowd the reader with one single colour palette. The black text contrasts well with the blue cover line. When designing my magazine, I will think about having both secondary and primary colours to make my contents page to stand-out. This will also allow me to continue to follow Billboards typical codes and conventions.

Case:
Unlike Billboards masthead, they have used all capital letters for their contents headline. This is effective in allowing this page to stand-out. Also, Billboard have shown the blue cover lines in capitals. This is also an effective element of Billboards contents page as it allows their chosen information to stand-out more clearly to the reader. I will think about how capital letters are used in my pop magazine contents page as it clearly works effectively on Billboards.