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June 10, 2008
The Gotham Font
I just discovered the name of the font that the Obama campaign has been using -- it's called 'Gotham' and it's based on the NYC Port Authority sign. I just spent a couple minutes experimenting with it. Here's a self-made logo using the 'Gotham Medium' variation which is also used in the official Change We Can Believe In logo:
Yeah, I'm a graphic design geek. Wanna fight?
Posted By Bob Cesca | June 10, 2008 03:16 PM | DIGG THIS
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Instead of fighting, how about I just tease you by mentioning I've known the font is Gotham since this article came out in January:
http://www.underconsideration.com/speakup/archives/004262.html
Posted by: jbrons ![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.bobcesca.com/nav-commenters.gif)
at June 10, 2008 03:30 PM
Well aren't you just Mr.-I-Read-About-Fonts-Before-Everyone-Else...
Heh. Cheers.
Posted by: Bob_Cesca at June 10, 2008 03:52 PM
Hey now, I knew about it too, but only because my boss is a big Obama fan, and a big fonts fan.
Yeah, I'm a graphic design geek too. ;)
Posted by: ConstanceRifle at June 10, 2008 04:16 PM
Okay, now I have to challenge both of you to a Polygonal Lasso Tool race! Ready, set, GO!
Posted by: Bob_Cesca at June 10, 2008 04:26 PM
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