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For my Art class project I needed to create a tag that describes me. I used a camouflage background and wrote my name using the “War Wound” type. Being in the military I am attracted to this font and the theme. The font is a serif block type by Anthony Robinson, and has been around since 2014. Mr. Robinson has created various themed fonts over time and to add the font and for more of the artists work, I’ve included the links below.

https://www.dafont.com/war-wound.font

https://www.dafont.com/anthony-robinson.d2796?page=1

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I finally finished my typography poster!! Definitely printing a few of these… And of course it’s Logan, what else do you expect from me 😂 (and yes those are all quotes or lyrics)

@frozenbanana00 @luxisan @star-bomb

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Saw this blog post the other day about a movie poster for her typography class. I found it very interesting how she used type to make a picture that get the point across perfectly. You can tell who the character is being represented. Awesome job! I believe I can use this idea going forward.

It took me 5 years to notice, and for my four year old daughter to ask me why the Arby’s sign started with a lowercase letter. I had no idea so I decided to research it a bit.

The Typeface:

The typeface chosen here appears to be a close relative to Futura Bold, with some custom modifications, such as the straight lines on the “s”. They replaced the old serif type with a sans serif that is all lowercase. They replaced the apostrophe with a blade that cuts into the s.

I honestly feel the Serif typeface they were using flowed better with the curves of the “hat”. The saw is a great concept but I feel as if it doesn’t fit right with the “hat” either. It might just be the shape of the “hat” that really identifies the restaurant and not so much the type.

Getting hyped about the new Star Wars movie while also coming up with ideas for my final project. I decided to have some fun with the Star Wars type. I downloaded the “Star Jedi” font from dafont.com and went to town.

#starwars

My first attempt at a business card. I was trying to go for a clean and simple approach that is more refined than detailed.

Working on promotional material in my typography class I am reminded of the letterhead we used in the Air Force. The guidelines were pretty strict on what could be used. AFMAN33-326 outlined the requirements from ink to seal size and placement.

Ink. Print the letterhead and seal using either blue or black ink.

Seal. The DoD seal is one inch in diameter. Align the seal 1/2-inch from the upper left and top edge of the paper. Do not use any other emblem, decorative device, or distinguishing insignia with or in place of the DoD seal.

Format. Center organization name and address on the letterhead using no more than four lines:

First Line. DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE. Center this line leaving 5/8-inch from the top of the sheet. Print it in 12 point uppercase using copperplate letters, heavy plate Gothic letters, or equivalent.

Second Line. Center the name of the organization as shown in the G-series special order that established it. If G-series orders do not exist, the MAJCOM Director of Communications decides the second line. Put HEADQUARTERS before the organization’s name only if it appears in the activation order. Print it in 10.5 point uppercase using copperplate letters, heavy plate Gothic letters, or equivalent. If the name is more than fifty characters, you may use an additional line.

Third Line. If used, center the location without the ZIP+4 code on this line. Print it in 10.5 point uppercase using copperplate letters, heavy plate Gothic letters, or equivalent. The bottom of the third line should be 1 1/16 inches from the top of the sheet. If your unit is overseas, do not show the Army and Air Force Post Office (APO) or Fleet Post Office (FPO) number and a geographical location together. You may use the two-letter state abbreviation or spell out the state name. Do not use punctuation in the last line of the address element.

#AimHigh

I found this article on http://ilovetypography.com/ about chromatic type and found it interesting. I can definitely see why Google chose the name chrome for its web browser. If you’d like to read more about it, check out the link below.

http://ilovetypography.com/2017/04/03/the-evolution-of-chromatic-fonts/

#chromatictype

I saw this letter B on the website Daily Drop Cap and found it fascinating as it looks like it would go perfectly on an article about bees. I’m just now learning about drop caps in my Typography class and I think it is really neat that there is a whole site dedicated to just drop caps. If your ever looking for a drop cap to fit your project, take a look at the site below.

“Daily Drop Cap is a project by designer & illustrator Jessica Hische. Since September of 2009, an illustrative initial cap has been posted daily (or at least regularly), to prettify the internet and beautify your blog posts. Individuals are welcome to use the drop caps on personal (non-commercial) sites within blog posts by following the instructions below each letter. The project will end after the twelfth alphabet is complete, but the site will remain up for your use and inspiration.”

Reference

http://www.dailydropcap.com/

#dailydropcap

I never gave much thought to the font type used on the cover of Time magazine until now. Since I’m currently in a typography class, I thought it would be interesting to look further into what it actually is. I had always just assumed that it was Time New Roman but I had no idea there were many different variances of the the font. According to Bill Strode, “Times uses a version of Times New Roman for the magazine title, which is classic and linked to an authoritative tradition of use across broadsheet newspapers.” In all actuality the Times title appears more of a proprietary logo than an actual typeface. Either way the logo was inspired by the typeface as it is a form of Times New Roman that is a mixture of traditional serif with more modern serifs.

Reference:

https://www.quora.com/What-font-does-TIME-magazine-use-for-the-title

After sitting at a red light over the weekend I looked across the street at the 7-Eleven and noticed something again that I remembered seeing a while back. Since I’m in a Typography class it caught my eye for a different reason this time. Why were all the letters in Caps, except the n? I did a little research after coming home and could only find a supposed quote stating, “To the best of our corporate research here at 7-Eleven, it is believed that the wife of the company’s president during the 1960s thought the look of the name in the logo ‘7-ELEVEN’ seemed a little harsh with ALL CAPS, and she suggested that the N be changed to lower case to make the logo look more graceful,” according to Magaret Chabris, Public Relations Director at 7-Eleven headquarters in Dallas, Texas.

The reason actually makes sense and even though the “n” is different from the rest it works perfectly. The slight red curve of the 7 flows perfectly with the n, which ultimately makes the rest of the letters seem less harsh. Originally designed in all Caps, the subtle change most likely goes unnoticed by a large number of people. Unless your told or happen to be in a typography class, chances are you wouldn’t even see it.

I came across this type the other day while researching another assignment. By using whatever font you desire, you can transform it so that you your message can be read in 3D. Adobe has a 9 step process that I will link below. I’m sure you can do this on Illustrator somehow but I’m not quite at the required skill level at the moment. I’m not sure how useful this technique would be but I found it interesting none the less.

https://design.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-create-an-anaglyphic-text-effect-in-adobe-illustrator--vector-18526

- The name of the font is Waltograph. It was originally referred to as “Walt Disney Script.”

- It was designed by Justin Callahan.

- It was first released in the year 2000 under the name “Walt Disney Script.” After a few years of changes and editing it was later named “Waltograph” in the year 2004.

- Given the choice between Serif and Sans Serif I would say it is a type of Serif font as there are tiny tendrils throughout the lettering meant to capture the playfulness of early brush lettering.

- Waltograph definitely has the potential to be a successful font because it offers the user a bit of fantasy when inking out their ideas in a true Disney form. Even though it is a relatively new font type, when compared to other more established type, Waltograph is immediately recognizable. It can be used anywhere from home video design to Disney themed stationary. It truly is a fun playful font for the kid in all of us. With curly brackets the characters truly have character. Waltograph completely embodies the inky brush style that Walt Disney used to create his animations. It is an extrapolation of the Walt Disney Company’s corporate logotype, which was based on a stylized version of Walt Disney’s signature. Even though it is not affiliated nor endorsed by the Walt Disney Company, it has been used by the company on many occasions. One of the Disney writers was quoted as saying “When Mickey Mouse sits down to tap out his memoirs, we bet the title page will be set in Waltograph.” The only downside as of right now with this font type is that it is only available in upper case lettering. Even with this minor inconvenience, the font is still fun to play with and has garnered mainly positive reviews. I am hopeful that Justin Callaghan can work his magic and add the lower case letters some time in the near future.

References

M. (2017, April 20). A Brief History of the Waltograph (Disney) Typeface. Retrieved September 24, 2017, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3NqH0GyWrg

Most Popular Fonts. (n.d.). Retrieved September 24, 2017, from http://www.1001fonts.com/most-popular-fonts.html

Staff, P. (2010, December 06). Waltograph. Retrieved September 24, 2017, from https://www.pcworld.com/article/232217/waltograph.html

When I was reading my 4 year old daughter a bedtime story, I was amazed that she knew the word “huge.” I asked her how she knew that word since she doesn’t quite know how to read yet. Her response was "It’s pretty obvious Dad, the word is bigger than the other words, its HUUUUGGGGEEE.” Guess she told me. #LovehowDisneyThinks #Smartypants

Was driving to class the other day and saw this spare tire cover. It’s a custom font logo that when viewed upside down, the letters F and J are still visible. Thought it was pretty neat and most likely overlooked without even noticing it.

The story of this weekend. A rare sign that definitely gets the message across. With as much rain as we get here in Florida, I don’t think I’ve actually seen this sign utilized before.

For as long as I can remember I’ve always viewed the way the #Steelers name was written as unique. I never thought to actually research what the font type was. To my surprise it’s pretty simple. “#Gunplay. It is a hard-nosed stencil font inspired by the poster for the 1972 Steve McQueen/Ali MacGraw film, The Getaway.“ I think I found my new favorite font! #HereWeGo

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