These 1980s fonts are a typography nerd's dream

While Twitter might be a somewhat controversial topic right now thanks to a certain new CEO, it can still offer up delights from the worlds of art and design. And this archive of 1980s fonts is exactly that.

Twitter account @y2k_aesthetic has shared some scans from Logotypes of the World, a book by Yasaburo Kuwayama, published in 1987, featuring dozens of retro treats. And it's easy to see how they've influenced later font styles. (Looking for more inspiration? Check out the best free fonts.)

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Design Editor

Daniel John is Design Editor at Creative Bloq. He reports on the worlds of art, design, branding and lifestyle tech (which often translates to tech made by Apple). He joined in 2020 after working in copywriting and digital marketing with brands including ITV, NBC, Channel 4 and more.