24 Comments

I prefertha old one
Nick
2009-11-03 12:00:12

old font is a lot better, this 1 is no good
Fabio Ferdanza
2009-11-03 12:16:50

me too! the old one was better
cam
2009-11-03 12:17:19

I prefer the new one but probably won't notice...
Mr Omneo
2009-11-03 12:25:40

I think it is a step in the right direction the old serif font signify's age and the typeface is a enriched take of general modernization
Mr Rzymski
2009-11-03 12:36:50

Would be interested to see the new logo with the new font... Does it stay upper-case?
Sean
2009-11-03 13:29:38

Definitely a good move, it's nice too see something bespoke being commissioned.
Ecxoes
2009-11-03 13:41:37

I think the Fontsmith fonts are all really nice, just wish I could buy more of them.
Theo
2009-11-03 13:53:11

Old one much better
Karl
2009-11-03 13:56:00

I think the old really shows a lot of tradition and class. The new font is very clean and modern. Both are excellent fonts. I agree with most of the comments and like the classy, traditional font a little better but can also see where the league is seeking a more modern look.
@illustrated
2009-11-03 14:18:14

This is a great new font. It has within it a sprung energy and compactness, relevant to any sporting activity.
I think they have produced a classic.
Michael Sinclair
2009-11-03 15:16:16

The thing is with the champions league is that you hear that music and think wow - it is so classic and so grand. The old logo whilst perhaps not as contemporary and stylish really got this 'grandness' over. Sometimes classic is better. Having said that, it is still a lovely font.
freddesign
2009-11-03 16:06:39

Guardian Newspaper??
Toben
2009-11-03 16:53:30

Time to move forwards, fontsmith has done a sterling job.

Good to see a client invest the time and money into developing a typographic identity.
Jez
2009-11-04 03:14:42

Yeah, in agreement with Freddesign, its the Champions League, not any old tournament... The old one had a sentimental quality to it. The new one is really well put together, but there's something very "Barclaycard" about it. Might have to see it in motion... Fifa haven't really done so well with their recent re/designs either... Interesting seeing whats going on with sports related graphic design lately...
PDA
2009-11-04 07:44:16

@ all readers

Due to a misunderstanding, we thought that Fontsmith had, as well as creating a new Champions League typeface, also created a new logotype for the organisation. It hasn't. The logo remains the same. Apologies for the confusion.
 Gavin Lucas
2009-11-04 10:34:22

It has a very dynamic look about it, it looks good.
Jeanette
2009-11-04 16:03:59

they didn't mess with the logo so the classic nature is preserved. The new typeface adds that needed touch of modernity -- well done. Headlines version is great. I will second that comment about it being somewhat 'Barclaycard' though......... the tournament needs to do something to separate itself from the EPL...as they've caught up in stature in recent years imo
ChrisFizik
2009-11-05 01:55:10

The 'C' in the logotype really bothers me, is it serif, sans or a half each? It all looks a bit odd to me.

Although it's not changing, maybe Fontsmith should have been giving an opportunity to redraw the logotype too!

Like the new typeface though, as with all of their commissioned work I can see it functioning well for it's perfect. Think it could have kept a bit of the logotype's character (even though I'm not sure whether I like) for unity's sake.
Lee
2009-11-05 11:27:54

I think this new typeface brings a classy, modern-touch - the old looked slightly outdated, whereas the new one seems more sleek and dynamic which is fitting with the sporting brand. Definitely good to have a fresh change every so often; other aspects of the brand remain the same and are time-less, so not too much of the classic nature is lost.

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Cassie Pryce
2009-12-08 14:20:17

I like the way it rolls up and down and resonates, yet it's still a good, strong face, bit fat in places me thinks, but I think it is appropriate for this sporty brand. it's not dead modern yet its not stuffy, but it looks established.
skins
2009-12-08 14:51:21

Just noticed blog title, thought that would be the font for me. I do prefer it t the old one, particuarly in regular the others seem to chunky.
Benedict Champion Stevenson
2009-12-08 17:17:49

People should read the article correctly before commenting.
newman
2009-12-08 17:24:48

give a download link pls
hasan
2012-07-20 23:04:26

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