Thursday, September 16, 2010

Psychedelic Type

Otis Rush band poster from SixtiesPosters.com

The 1960's were known for their "psychedelic" typefaces that reflected the cultural time period. Psychedelic typefaces could be described as free-flowing and each letter appears to almost to connect with one another. This era of type gave designers the opportunity to integrate type with other artistic elements--words became a part of an intricate design, molding around shapes, each letter appearing to have a unique quality.
Wes Wilson was known for his psychedelic art and typography and designed many posters for popular bands of the 1960's.
To see other psychedelic typefaces, visit Fontscape.

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