Benguiat Bold
Designed by Ed Benguiat
| Font Name | Benguiat |
| Style | Bold |
| Category | Decorative Serif |
| Designer | Ed Benguiat |
| Copyright | Copyright (c) 1992 Image Club Graphics, Inc. |
| License | Free for Personal Use |
| Total Character | 207 |
| Recommended Line Height | 1.32 |
| Ascent | 1364 |
| Descent | 393 |
| Units Per em | 1328 |
| Total Vertical Range | 1757 |
| Max Advance Width | 1788 |
| Max Advance Height | N/A |
| Underline Position | -166 |
| Similar Fonts | ITC Souvenir, Korinna, Windsor, Goudy Heavyface |
Benguiat Bold Font Details : Font Free Download
ITC Benguiat Bold was designed by the legendary typographer Ed Benguiat and released by the International Typeface Corporation in 1978. Drawing inspiration from the Art Nouveau movement, this typeface is characterized by its unique decorative flourishes, high x-height, and dramatic, curved serifs that provide a distinct, hand-drawn personality. It stands as one of the most recognizable display fonts of the late 20th century.
The bold weight of this font gained immense popularity in pop culture, becoming synonymous with 1980s horror and fantasy literature. It is famously recognized for its appearance on Stephen King novel covers and the 'Choose Your Own Adventure' series. In recent years, it has seen a massive resurgence as the primary typeface for the Stranger Things title sequence, cementing its status as the go-to choice for nostalgic and supernatural aesthetics.
Benguiat Bold Best Uses
Iconic for horror, mystery, and fantasy novel titles.
Perfect for retro-themed movie posters and TV show title cards.
Ideal for creating high-impact, vintage-inspired brand identities.
Great for large headlines in magazines that require a decorative touch.
Benguiat Bold Glyphs
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Package Size: 67.5 KB
Available Formats: .TTF