Analyze
The script lettering above is display. All
the letters are located between the mean line and baseline, except for:
- the cap height “G” located between the descent
line (with a small descender between the descent line and the base line) and
the cap line,
- the x-height “l” located between the
baseline and the cap line (with a ascender)
- the x-height “g” with a descender, located
between the mean line and the descent line.
Classify
Display
Script
Geometric
Define
All the counters are irregular and look like
they have been sharpened with a X-Acto. All the serifs are also very sharp. The
different shapes evoke a feeling of aggressiveness and hostility. The small
shining star which hits the second low case “a” reinforces this feeling. The
entire main strokes seem to be balanced.
The
geometric proportions allow a good legibility even for larger sizes. It appears
that letters seem connected between each other.
Comment
Galaga font is very representative of
the golden age of the arcade games, which began with Space Invaders, released
in 1978. The mix of warm (tangerine) and cool (2 shades of green) colors implies
a well-balanced contrast.
Analyze
I’m going to focus on the Ms Pacman font.
The lettering is also display. All letters are upper case and located
between the cap line and the baseline except for the “s” of Ms. There are no
descenders but there is a majority of ascenders. All the counter have been
replaced by yellow dots. Some letters like the “M, C and N” can be defined by
the design principle of closure This font is a mix of cap and small-cap letters.
Classify
Display
Sans
Serif
Geometric
Define
The
letters are designed to evoke the game and especially the main character. All
the serifs are sharped and remind the mouth angle of Ms Pacman. The “power
pellets” have replaced the counter of certain letters. Collecting the power
pellets is the main goal of the game. The letters are legible even with the
closure on some letters and are intended to be seen at large sizes.
Comment
This
font is another good example of the creativity of the 80’s. I really like the
boldness and the integration of design principle (closure). I also like the
embossed touch of the font. It can give an impression of heaviness but the
contrast and color choice make the difference.
Analyze
The lettering is display. All
letters are caps and there are no descenders. This font is a cap height font. There
is no tittle on the “I”. All the counters are straight and thin. The entire
main strokes are thick. It’s a cap height font.
Classify
Display
Sans
Serif
Monster
Define
The legibility is slightly more
difficult from a up close but easier from a far away. It is also due to the
perspective of the letters. Indeed, we can see a continuance going from the top
to the bottom and over. Each letter has 3 levels with 3 different shades of
color. It could be interpreted as a 3D style.
Comment
Space
Invaders was released in the late 70’s. The sharp shapes and the lack of width
of the counters are not legible. It reminds me of the army. This font can
easily fit on the front of the military truck or tank. It’s also a very narrow font,
which increases the lack of legibility.
