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=== Fonts appearing in-game and on official material === | === Fonts appearing in-game and on official material === | ||
| − | [[File:Krz-pc-edition-title.png|thumb|left|DM Serif]] | + | [[File:Krz-pc-edition-title.png|thumb|150px|left|DM Serif]] |
| + | '''DM Serif''' | ||
| + | Game logo and title card, 2020. Modified so uppercase K is disconnected. Cardboard Computer switched to using this font as a nod to the opening sequence of [[wikipedia:Chris Marker|Chris Marker]]'s 1983 documentary on human memory ''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaDaGtM6xWU Sans Soleil]''. | ||
| + | {{clear}} | ||
| + | [[File:Apologiesbox.png|thumb|150px|left|Letter Gothic]] | ||
| + | '''Letter Gothic''' | ||
| + | In-game dialogue text. Originally designed by Roger Roberson at IBM's Lexington, KY typewriter manufacturing plant where it was used in the Selectric electric typewriter. Commonly mistaken for Inconsolata. | ||
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| + | [[File:Motor4f.png|thumb|150px|left|Motor 4F]] | ||
| + | '''Motor 4F''' | ||
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Game icon "Kentucky Route Zero," "PC Edition," and "TV Edition" texts. | Game icon "Kentucky Route Zero," "PC Edition," and "TV Edition" texts. | ||
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| + | [[File:Game-by-cc dark.png|thumb|150px|left|Select Mono Italic]] | ||
| + | '''Select Mono Italic''' | ||
| − | + | "A game by cardboard computer." heading; temporary developer branding. Designed by Michael McMaster and inspired by IBM's "Light Italic" font used in the Selectric electric typewriter. | |
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=== Previously-used fonts === | === Previously-used fonts === | ||
| − | [[File: | + | [[File:END OF ACT I.png|thumb|150px|left|Podkova]] |
| − | + | '''Podkova''' | |
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| − | '''Podkova''' | ||
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| + | Game logo and title card (act/scene screens), 2013–2019. Romanization of ''подкова'', meaning "horseshoe" in Russian. | ||
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=== Custom fonts === | === Custom fonts === | ||
| − | + | [[File:Karaokefont.png|thumb|150px|left|"Karaoke"]] | |
| − | + | The "[[Too Late to Love You]]" karaoke sequence features a font called "Karaoke" in the game files. | |
| − | [[File:Karaokefont.png|thumb|left|"Karaoke"]] | + | {{clear}} |
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| − | The "[[Too Late to Love You]]" karaoke sequence features a font called "Karaoke". | ||
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| + | [[File:Terminalfont.png|thumb|150px|left|"Terminal"]] | ||
| + | Computer text, such as [[XANADU]]'s or [[Joseph]]'s features a font called "Terminal." Displays with a screen-flickering effect. | ||
| + | {{clear}} | ||
| + | [[File:Fontsymbols 96ppm.png|thumb|150px|left|"Symbols"]] | ||
"Symbols" found in clickable pop-ups for inspecting objects or speaking to characters, and lower-screen action buttons such as for controlling flashlights, umbrellas, and degaussing. | "Symbols" found in clickable pop-ups for inspecting objects or speaking to characters, and lower-screen action buttons such as for controlling flashlights, umbrellas, and degaussing. | ||
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| − | + | [[File:Naivefont.jpg|thumb|150px|left|"Naive"]] | |
| − | + | A custom font called "Naive" was introduced in the 2018 "public-beta" branch on Steam, replacing Podkova for title cards and act screens. Features an effect similar to the "'''{{Zero}}'''" text shader. Was likely replaced due to readability issues. | |
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| − | [[File:Naivefont.jpg|thumb|left|"Naive"]] | ||
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| − | A custom font called "Naive" was introduced in the 2018 | ||
[[Category:Real world]] | [[Category:Real world]] | ||
Revision as of 10:55, 22 January 2020
Various fonts and typefaces are used in Kentucky Route Zero and its promotional materials.
List of fonts
Fonts appearing in-game and on official material
DM Serif
Game logo and title card, 2020. Modified so uppercase K is disconnected. Cardboard Computer switched to using this font as a nod to the opening sequence of Chris Marker's 1983 documentary on human memory Sans Soleil.
Letter Gothic
In-game dialogue text. Originally designed by Roger Roberson at IBM's Lexington, KY typewriter manufacturing plant where it was used in the Selectric electric typewriter. Commonly mistaken for Inconsolata.
Motor 4F
Game icon "Kentucky Route Zero," "PC Edition," and "TV Edition" texts.
Select Mono Italic
"A game by cardboard computer." heading; temporary developer branding. Designed by Michael McMaster and inspired by IBM's "Light Italic" font used in the Selectric electric typewriter.
Previously-used fonts
Podkova
Game logo and title card (act/scene screens), 2013–2019. Romanization of подкова, meaning "horseshoe" in Russian.
Custom fonts
The "Too Late to Love You" karaoke sequence features a font called "Karaoke" in the game files.
Computer text, such as XANADU's or Joseph's features a font called "Terminal." Displays with a screen-flickering effect.
"Symbols" found in clickable pop-ups for inspecting objects or speaking to characters, and lower-screen action buttons such as for controlling flashlights, umbrellas, and degaussing.
A custom font called "Naive" was introduced in the 2018 "public-beta" branch on Steam, replacing Podkova for title cards and act screens. Features an effect similar to the "Zero" text shader. Was likely replaced due to readability issues.
