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? :

 

[Fred Weiss]

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

 

[Shovelhead]

GOOGLE really is amazing...........

try 1950's typography.

 

[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

 

[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
Casino Buffet
In-Flight Meal
Lunch Box
TV Dinner
Brown Bag
Doggie Bag

 

[7oaks]

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