Jokerman (typeface)

Jokerman
Category Decorative
Foundry Microsoft,International Typeface Corporation
Date created 1995

Jokerman is a decorative typeface created in 1995 by British designer Andrew K. Smith.[1] It employs dots, spirals and straight lines that can either be attached or placed near each letter or integrated into the character to create negative space. It was described by Microsoft as having "fanciful internal and external elements."[2]

ITC Jokerman Hellenic

Designed by its rights from the International Typeface Corporation, it is known as "Jokerman Hellenic" or "ITC Jokerman Hellenic". [3]

Usage

As a decorative display typeface, Jokerman is mostly used for humor and vitality. For commercial usage on television, Jokerman has not yet been used. Jokerman is commonly used as a display for signage and branding, notably in coffee shops, beverage bars, and even cafeterias due to its complicated shapes. Jokerman is also spoofed on logos notably the Costco and Rite Aid brands to be used for senses of humor. [4] [5]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Jokerman™ - Webfont & Desktop font « MyFonts". www.myfonts.com. Retrieved 2016-12-01.
  2. ↑ "Jokerman". www.Microsoft.com/typography. Retrieved 2 December 2016.
  3. ↑ "Jokerman™ - Webfont & Desktop font « Fonts". www.fonts.com. Retrieved 2016-12-01.
  4. ↑ http://steve-lovelace.com/famous-logos-in-jokerman-font/
  5. ↑ http://steve-lovelace.com/famous-logos-in-jokerman-font/
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