As cities turn to typeface design to rebrand themselves, we asked our readers for their favourite fonts used in cities – from street signs to phone boxesFonts can play a powerful role in shaping the aesthetic identity of a city – and some places wishing to update their image turn to typeface design as a revitalising tool. The Dutch city of Eindhoven did just that.Whether it’s Helvetica on New York’s subway system or Gill Sans on the London Underground, certain typefaces can be instantly evocative of place. We asked you to share pictures of your favourite fonts in cities – and here’s a collection of some of the best. Most of the 2.000 bridges in A'dam have this lettering designed by Anton Kurvers in or 1930. They are still cast when needed.Sent via GuardianWitness By David Quay 15 January 2015, 12:51 Old fashioned lettering on a roadside sign in a tunnel below the railwaySent via GuardianWitness By Richard Hammerton 19 January 2015, 9:37 There is absolutely nothing that sums up London and all its rich history than Edward Johnston's finest creation. His 1916 font is still in use and the little diamonds bring a smile to my face whenever I use the Tube. A 20th Century masterpiece!Sent via GuardianWitness By Scott Sim 15 January 2015, 10:41 Sent via GuardianWitness By ID8843724 13 January 2015, 17:41 Helvetica gets everywhere. This was on a sign in Leeds StationSent via GuardianWitness By Simon Bleasdale 14 January 2015, 21:02 I've always liked the street signs around Brighton and Hove. This one points towards Hove Museum.Sent via GuardianWitness By Foomandoonian 13 January 2015, 13:09 A found sign in Nafplio, Greece. I love the faded colours and tonesSent via GuardianWitness By ID8930900 20 January 2015, 16:04 Love the old hand painted shop signs, this was in a hidden corner of NarbonneSent via GuardianWitness By Brucesspace 21 January 2015, 14:06 A great font on the door of the traditional red phoneboxSent via GuardianWitness By Richard Hammerton 19 January 2015, 9:36 This typeface isn't specific to Bratislava, it can be seen almost everywhere in Slovakia with minor variations. It exists in two styles, normal and narrow, and can differ in how rounded corners are.Sent via GuardianWitness By Andrew Shadura 14 January 2015, 23:34 Continue reading...
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