Franklin Gothic
typeface
Franklin Gothic is a group of sans serif typefaces. The fonts were offered by the company American Type Founders (ATF). The font was created by their head designer Morris Fuller Benton.[1]
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| Category | Sans-serif |
|---|---|
| Classification | Grotesque |
| Designer(s) | Morris Fuller Benton |
| Foundry | American Type Founders |
| Date made available | 1902–1967 |
| Also known as | Gothic #1, Square Gothic Heavy, Gothic #16 |
Franklin Gothic has been used in many advertisements and newspaper headlines. The font is still popular. It appears in mass media, books and billboards.
Probably the best known version of Franklin Gothic is the 1970s ITC Franklin Gothic. This includes features similar to Benton's Franklin Gothic.[2]
References
change- ↑ "Morris Fuller Benton". Type Culture. Retrieved February 21, 2019.
- ↑ "Franklin Gothic". Windows. Retrieved February 21, 2019.
