Andy (typeface)
The Andy typeface (originally known as Mead font and is also known as Patrick Hand) is a childish style design by Steve Matteson and owned by Monotype Imaging. This typeface family has a controlled spontaneity feature that combines informality and legibility needed for long documents with handwriting form.
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| Category | script |
|---|---|
| Classification | Handwriting |
| Designer(s) | Steve Matteson |
| Foundry | Monotype |
| Date created | 1991[1] |
| Design based on | Mead Bold |
| Also known as | Andy Std, Andy-Regular |
The TrueType versions of this typeface have been tuned to be highly legible at low sizes, a quality level that is called ESQ ("Enhanced Screen Quality"), a term used by the foundry.[2][3]
Andy Bold is a casual script based on the handwriting of Steve's friend Andy Mead.
References
- "Identifont". Retrieved 2009-10-01.
- "MyFonts". 12 December 2001. Retrieved 1 October 2009.
- "ITCfonts". Retrieved 1 October 2009.
External links
- The man behind the font
- Andy Bold (Ascender Corporation)
- Andy Bold (Microsoft typography)
- Mead Bold (Microsoft typography)
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