#80S TYPEFACE MOVIE#

While many designers are hooked on precise, elegant fonts, there’s no doubt that handmade ‘artisanal’ fonts can bring a breath of fresh air.

Some are really thick and some are medium in thickness while trailing off to be much thinner at the end.Ī few months ago, I would have said that handmade brush fonts looked dated, but if you receive frequent email blasts from design bundle websites, you’ll quickly realize they are making a comeback in a big way.

On close inspection, you can see that all of the horizontal strokes of each E vary to some degree. The biggest hint? You’ll notice that all of the E’s are slightly different. The type on Springsteen’s ‘The River’ is obviously custom type, likely created from a thick brush. Let’s take a look at a few key designs from the past featuring 80s fonts, look at why they worked, and whether we can find a place for them now. But sometimes it just takes fresh eyes to see new possibilities. Unless you’re trying to tap into a nostalgic 80s vibe, it’s tough to repurpose them into something we can use today. Designs featuring these fonts can look dated – and not in a cool, ‘Mad Men’ kind of way. While they had their role during their time, it’s tough to find a home for those typefaces in our era.

#80S TYPEFACE MOVIE#

You’ll get a real sense of nostalgia from movie posters and album covers of the 80s. When you see a movie poster, an album cover, or advertising from the past, it’s often pretty easy to guess the time period it came from. Sign up for a Graphic Stock trial and get ready for your chance to win the $5000 first prize. The topics discussed in these articles – Photoshop editing and 80s font selection – can be used to help you win the contest. As part of our Ultimate 80s Movie Poster contest, Graphic Stock is sponsoring a design series on SitePoint.

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