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Cooper Black ITC ranks #40 of 171 in the Monotype ranking, behind Gill Sans MT, ahead of Times New Roman.
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Who designed the Cooper Black ITC typeface?
Cooper Black ITC was originally designed by the American type designer Oswald Bruce Cooper in 1921. It was created as a heavier, more readable alternative to the standard bold fonts of the era. The font is famous for its distinct, rounded serif letterforms.
When was Cooper Black first released?
Oswald Bruce Cooper originally released the Cooper Black typeface in 1921. The font was initially cast by the Barnhart Brothers & Spindler foundry. It became one of the most popular and heavily used display typefaces of the 1920s.
What is Cooper Black ITC used for?
Cooper Black ITC is a heavily weighted, rounded serif display typeface known for its incredibly friendly and approachable tone. Because of its thick, bubbly letterforms, it has historically been used in advertising, posters, and product packaging. It was famously used on the artwork for The Beach Boys' *Pet Sounds* album in 1966.
Why was Cooper Black created?
Oswald Bruce Cooper created the font in 1921 to offer advertisers a bold display face that didn't look as harsh or rigid as standard industrial fonts. He accomplished this by designing a typeface with heavily weighted, rounded serifs. It gave printed advertisements a much softer, friendly tone.
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