Who knew that the font industry has so much freedom that there is barely any naming convention? Some script designers seem to enjoy picking funny names for their fonts, as a reflection of their playful personality. We came across some funny, interesting font name choices, that seem to be in perfect accord with their typewriting pattern.
It’s a known fact that all countries have their own unique personality. Whether we’re talking about Italy and its picturesque landscapes, France and its bohemian atmosphere or the famous Greek hospitality, we have a clue about what to expect when going on a trip. However, have you ever thought that certain fonts could easily illustrate the whole personality of a particular country? We have and we are ready to show you some of our most representative finds.
The hipster subculture is inspiring to all industries, including for us. Hence, we came up with the idea of making a hipster investigation for trendy fonts.
We grew up with them and are still utterly fascinated every time we come across them on TV. Without any doubt, we believe that they are the best and nothing will ever measure up to them. 90’s cartoons are still very much alive in our heart and they always seem to put a smile on our faces. Their titles lie vividly in our minds and make us wonder now: what font did they use to write that? Whether you are working on a creative project for work or you’re curious to find out interesting things about your favourite cartoons, we suggest you keep on reading. Possible side effects: you might feel like a kid again.
We are all aware that a huge number of people are watching Game of Thrones at the moment. But do you actually know the numbers behind? As of 2019, before season 8 comes out, 30 million people were watching the series! While you are waiting for the next season to air, we GOT inspired and wish to present you 3 amazing fonts that will make you crave for future episode even more.
The world of glossy magazines fascinates us all. They keep us posted with the latest news, they have a status-quo and they look premium. Plus, they were all innovations in their time and this thanks to people who stood out from the crowd. Let’s find out more about some of the most famous magazines in the world!
When it comes to a more personal, human touch when talking about fonts, our thoughts fly right away to script lettering. Inspired by our handwriting, script first appeared as a font in the eighteenth century. But how did it become so popular and how can it be used? With no further ado, let’s dig into its story!
By know, you probably know all about fonts, serifs and lack of serifs. And because of this, today we’re not going to focus on defining serif and non serif fonts. However, the main character behind our talk are serifs. Fonts with serifs have been around since Roman times, when stories were being carved into stones. But what do they stand for? Let’s dig into their story and find out more about these letter styling elements.
Imagination made us wonder: are humans and letters similar? If you really think about it, you might find lots of similarities. Some are tall and some are short. Some are round and some are slim. And, surprisingly, both humans and letters have ups and downs. People have good days and bad days, while letters have ascenders and descenders. Don’t know what those two elements are? Take a sit and let us tell you their story!
Fonts have been around for as long as people have mastered the art of using together pen and paper. Initially created and written by hand, they became widely spread alongside with the invention of the printing press. However, some fonts that date way before the 15th century are still considered little works of art and are conserved, reinvented and reinterpreted. Let’s find out the history behind some of the oldest fonts in the world!