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Macaroni Sans

by Type Associates
Individual Styles from $30.00 USD
Complete family of 17 fonts: $335.00 USD
The Macaroni Sans Font Family was designed by Russell Bean and published by Type Associates. Macaroni Sans contains 17 styles and family package options.

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Macaroni Sans evolved from our search for an extended font family consisting of a range of weights in both uprights and obliques, with a contemporary appeal. The desired character was to be sympathetic with a range of high-tech consumer products so a friendly, soft approach was called for. The resulting mix of geometric shape, rounded terminals, subtle italic angle of just six degrees and a few quirky stroke endings met with an enthusiastic response. As its subject product line exhibits brilliant color and imagery, a style was called for that conveyed contemporary appeal and readability but would not compete with the savvy products. We arrived at a clean, modern, sociable look that would suit a broad subject field in either text, semi display or signage. Its simple lines and monoline strokes fit well with logo usage or screaming posters, enhancing letterheads or websites, for foodstuffs to autos, insurance to swimming pools, lawfirms to babyfood. Macaroni Sans is the perfect typeface for branding, logotypes, may even flatter challenging viewing conditions. Rounded types have been around (pardon the pun) for centuries; numerous examples can be seen on old wood type posters, which in a small way prompted the name: in fashion Macaroni was a term used in mid-eighteenth century Europe to describe a dandy, a chap who displayed flamboyance in dress and hairstyle and spoke outlandishly or in an effeminate manner. Hence the term macaronic verse.

Designers: Russell Bean

Publisher: Type Associates

Foundry: Type Associates

Design Owner: Type Associates

MyFonts debut: May 18, 2015

Macaroni Sans

About Type Associates

Type Associates, established in 1993, specializes in delivering exceptional typographic services tailored for a diverse clientele in design, advertising, and print. With over 50 years of combined experience in typeface design, typography, and logo creation, Type Associates excels in providing customized typography and font solutions for the advertising, design, and web industries. The foundry is dedicated to expanding its collection with a focus on practical and timeless typeface designs, ensuring that each addition meets the evolving needs of modern design professionals.

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