Fonts of the 50s and Where to Get Them for Free

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So Why are Fonts from the 50s so Exciting?

The fact that I was born in 1952 (no I am not to be confused with Susan52 another great lensmaster ;-) may have something to do with my love for the fonts (typefaces) and graphics used on the ads from that time . So when I discovered that there are 100s of font and dingbats to download for free I got very excited and downloaded all the fonts I could my hands on.

In this lens I have also manipulated a bit with the fonts and dingbats.

Apart from I was Born What Else Happend in the 50s? 

The 1950s was the decade that ran from January 1, 1950 to December 31, 1959.

During the early 1950s in the United States manufacturing and home construction was on the rise as the American economy was on the upswing.

The Korean War and the beginning of the Cold War created a politically conservative climate.

The Cold War between the Soviet Union and the United States played out through the entire decade. Fear of Communism caused public Congressional hearings by both houses in Congress and Anti-Communism was the prevailing sentiment in the United States throughout the decade.

Conformity and conservatism characterized the social mores of the time. The 1950s in the developed western world are generally considered both socially conservative and highly materialistic in nature.

The beginning of decolonization in Africa and Asia occurred in this decade and accelerated in the following decade of the 1960s.

The Library of Congress has dubbed the 1950s as the decade with the least musical innovation.

[from Wiki http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1950s]

Font is Circuslight and the green colour was one of the 50s as well!

50's Headline Font Meets Web 2.0 Style 

The font is "50s Headline DSG" - and different styles added in Photoshop (by me).

Other Cool Stuff from the 50s 

Southern California in the '50s: Sun, Fun and Fantasy

Amazon Price: $23.10 (as of 12/31/2009) Buy Now

Hey Viv ! Sheer Black Scarf - 50s Style Accessories

Amazon Price: $3.99 (as of 12/31/2009) Buy Now

Rock and Roll of the 50s - Collector's Edition Box Set

Amazon Price: $11.99 (as of 12/31/2009) Buy Now

2010 Fabulous '50s Advertising

Amazon Price: $13.99 (as of 12/31/2009) Buy Now

G&G Rhinestone Cat Eye 50s Party Sunglasses Black/clear

Amazon Price: $3.99 (as of 12/31/2009) Buy Now

Examples of Fonts and Dingbats 









 

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