Fonts In Use

About Fonts In Use

Fonts In Use is an independent archive documenting typography as it appears in real-world design work, including branding, packaging, posters, album art, editorial layouts, websites, and signage. Entries are organized by category (such as art, music, food/beverage, technology, and governmental use) and by format (advertising, books, packaging, web, and others), and can be browsed or searched by typeface.

Each archive entry identifies the typefaces used in a given piece along with the designer or studio responsible and the contributor who submitted it. The database catalogs typefaces ranging from widely used families like Helvetica, Futura, and Arial to more specialized options such as Suisse Int'l, TWK Lausanne, and GT Sectra, tracking how many documented examples exist for each.

The site is aimed at graphic designers, typographers, and researchers seeking real-world examples of typeface usage across industries and media, functioning as a reference tool for identifying fonts and studying their application in professional design work.

Key features

• Searchable archive of typography and typeface usage examples
• Browse by category such as Music, Film/TV, Business, Fashion, and more
• Browse by format including Advertising, Packaging, Posters, Web, and Books
• Browse by specific typeface (e.g. Helvetica, Futura, Univers)
• Community-contributed submissions with staff picks and sponsor entries
• Sort results by contribution date, artwork date, most discussed, liked, or viewed

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