Preview
Aa Bb Cc Dd Ee Ff Gg Hh Ii Jj
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
Typography is the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible, readable, and appealing when displayed.
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
0123456789.,;:?!@#$%^&*()
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Details
- Designer
- Geoffrey Lee
- Release Year
- 1965
- Category
- sans-serif
- Description
- Originally released in 1965 by the Stephenson Blake foundry of Sheffield, Impact is a sans-serif typeface in the industrial trend of the 1960s. Designed with a condensed shape, thick strokes, and minimal interior counterform to maximize the amount of ink on paper, Impact was intended as an alternative to European designs that were difficult for British businesses to license. Its distinctive high x-height, short ascenders, and folded-up letterforms give it a unique appearance, making it particularly suitable for headlines and display purposes where impact is desired.
Best Use Cases
- Website and app interfaces
- Advertising
- Packaging
- Signage and wayfinding
- Motion graphics
Usage Instructions
To use Impact effectively in design contexts, consider its high-impact style and choose situations where clarity and legibility are important but attention-grabbing elements are desired. Use sparingly for optimal results, as the distinctive appearance may be overwhelming if overused.