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Designers and creatives have tapped into the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic for decades. While it emerged and became popular between the 40s and 70s, Mid-Century Modern has certainly made a comeback in the worlds of graphic, fashion, product, and interior design. Its geometric influences, vibrant color palettes, and clean lines continue to inspire creatives in virtually every field — and for good reason.\nWe have discussed the history and features of the Mid-Century Modern style<\/a> before, and this time around I’ll share some great examples of font families that are inspired by the movement. You’ll find high-contrast serifs, rounded sans serifs, and vintage scripts full of that distinctively Mid-Century naiveté. Ready to revive the optimism of the 50s and 60s? Let’s take a look:\n

<\/span>Palm Canyon Drive<\/span><\/h2>

\nInspired by California in the 40s and 50s, Palm Canyon Drive is a perfect representation of the post-war optimism that energized the Mid-Century Modern style. This monoline script is brought to you by RetroSupply Co. in collaboration with Hoodzpah Design Co. Learn more about shop owner Dustin Lee here<\/a>.\n

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<\/span>Milan<\/span><\/h2>

\nJen Wagner designed this classic sans serif trying to portray a modern-meets-vintage look. It’s an all-caps font with just the right amount of contrast so as to not overwhelm the eye and pair well with thin serifs. It’s a great option for headings and brand identity design, especially when you add a touch of grit or texture to further emphasize the aged look.\n

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<\/span>Jeames<\/span><\/h2>

\nNothing like a high-contrast, extended serif to bring out that playful Atomic era spirit. Kyle Benson created Jeames<\/a> inspired by Mid-Century Modern geometry and sign painting.\n

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<\/span>Sylvester<\/span><\/h2>

\nSylvester is a condensed sans serif with hints of Art Deco proportions. It features slightly low crossbars and geometric simplicity in both clean and rough versions.\n

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<\/span>Winston and Winston Sans<\/span><\/h2>

\nThe 60s were also a golden age for advertising, especially around tobacco. In this context, the town of Winston Salem in North Carolina had become a key location for the industry: it served as the headquarters of several iconic tobacco companies. Designer Josh Carnley’s strolls around downtown Winston Salem inspired him to create Winston: a font that captures vintage signage and a bygone era when tobacco was king.\n

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<\/span>Cobalt<\/span><\/h2>

\nLee Iley, the designer behind Cobalt 27, cites two main sources of inspiration for this type family: the Constructivist movement of the 1920s and the Brutalist architecture that became popular from the 1950s-1970s. Cobalt 27 features rounded terminals, lengthened ascenders\/descenders, and a notably industrial aesthetic.\n

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<\/span>Typique<\/span><\/h2>

\nTypique is an actual revival of a 1930s font: Section Type created a digital adaptation of a vintage typeface’s printed forms. The result is a font that feels<\/em> familiar (think Futura) without losing authenticity and personality.\n

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<\/span>Display Gothic 1958<\/span><\/h2>

\nIf you’re looking for a font family that lends itself to shadows and volume, Display Gothic 1958 is a great place to start. Its shadow variant adds instant visual interest to headings while remaining legible.\n

<\/figure>\n \nAdd some bright pastels or bold patterns to text styled with any of these font families and you’ll convey that authentically Mid-Century Modern look in no time. Infuse your next design project with the spirited simplicity of a post-war era where society went back to celebrating life’s little joys.\n<\/p>
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