Nifty 50's

[7oaks]

Anyone know what fonts were popular in the 50's. The only ones I can find look like they belong on a car. Are they available now? :help:

[Fred Weiss]

Are you asking what actual fonts were popular or are you looking for fonts with a retro look?

[Shovelhead]

try 1950's typography.
:Coffee:

[Bobby H]

Take a look at House Industries font catalog. Their fonts aren't cheap, but they're of excellent quality and definitely nail the "retro" look for a variety of periods.

[Fred Weiss]

Also Font Diner (http://www.fontdiner.com/)

[7oaks]

I have a request for windows--restaurant--with words like
breakfast, lunch, wine etc.-- font to go along with the 50's look of the restaurant. The fonts I googled like like auto fonts and not really appropriate for window signage. I may offer them as a suggestion however.
Ken

[Scott Reynolds]

http://www.fontdiner.com/main.html

go to the bottom of the page and check out the other links
County Fair (http://www.fontdiner.com/menu_cfp.html)
Casino Buffet (http://www.fontdiner.com/menu_vegas.html)
In-Flight Meal (http://www.fontdiner.com/menu_ifm.html)
Lunch Box (http://www.fontdiner.com/menu_lunch.html)
TV Dinner (http://www.fontdiner.com/menu_dinner.html)
Brown Bag (http://www.fontdiner.com/menu_brown.html)
Doggie Bag (http://www.fontdiner.com/menu_doggie.html)

[7oaks]

Thanks, LvD, I think a couple of those may work.
I'll find out tomorrow
Ken