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===Classic HUD typeface===
===Classic HUD typeface===
[[File:Mario Classic HUD Typeface.png|thumb|All characters in the font]]
This design was used from ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' until ''Mario and Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games'' for the Nintendo 3DS, appearing throughout games on the [[Nintendo 64]], [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]], and [[Wii]]. Some of its distinct features are the pointed, obelisk-shaped "A", the flat, wide "E", and the overall stocky, top-larger-than-bottom measures, giving it a more whimsical appearance if compared to earlier ''Super Mario'' typefaces, which were designed in the opposite way.
This design was used from ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' until ''Mario and Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games'' for the Nintendo 3DS, appearing throughout games on the [[Nintendo 64]], [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]], and [[Wii]]. Some of its distinct features are the pointed, obelisk-shaped "A", the flat, wide "E", and the overall stocky, top-larger-than-bottom measures, giving it a more whimsical appearance if compared to earlier ''Super Mario'' typefaces, which were designed in the opposite way.


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'''Super Mario 256''' is a fanmade font designed to replicate the modern ''Super Mario'' typeface, and was created by DaFont user fsuarez913.<ref>[https://www.dafont.com/fsuarez913.d3946 fsuarez913 | dafont.com]. ''dafont.com''. Retrieved January 31, 2024. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20240201021618/https://www.dafont.com/fsuarez913.d3946 Archived] February 1, 2024, 02:16:18 UTC via Wayback Machine.)</ref> The typeface was first published online in 2012, and quickly became widespread.<ref>[https://www.dafont.com/font-comment.php?file=super_mario_256 Super Mario 256 - comments | dafont.com]. ''dafont.com''. Retrieved January 31, 2024. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20120718192826/https://www.dafont.com/font-comment.php?file=super_mario_256 Archived] July 18, 2012, 192826 UTC via Wayback Machine.)</ref> Compared to the font it imitates, Super Mario 256 is slightly bolder and wider, and several characters are drawn at different angles.  
'''Super Mario 256''' is a fanmade font designed to replicate the modern ''Super Mario'' typeface, and was created by DaFont user fsuarez913.<ref>[https://www.dafont.com/fsuarez913.d3946 fsuarez913 | dafont.com]. ''dafont.com''. Retrieved January 31, 2024. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20240201021618/https://www.dafont.com/fsuarez913.d3946 Archived] February 1, 2024, 02:16:18 UTC via Wayback Machine.)</ref> The typeface was first published online in 2012, and quickly became widespread.<ref>[https://www.dafont.com/font-comment.php?file=super_mario_256 Super Mario 256 - comments | dafont.com]. ''dafont.com''. Retrieved January 31, 2024. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20120718192826/https://www.dafont.com/font-comment.php?file=super_mario_256 Archived] July 18, 2012, 192826 UTC via Wayback Machine.)</ref> Compared to the font it imitates, Super Mario 256 is slightly bolder and wider, and several characters are drawn at different angles.  


Despite its nature as an unofficial fan project, Super Mario 256 has made its way into official media on multiple occasions. In particular, the covers for ''[[Super Mario Manga Mania]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Compact Disco|Super Mario Compact Disco – 35th Anniversary Edition]]'', the [[LEGO Super Mario|LEGO ''Super Mario'']] set "Nabbit at Toad's Shop", a few social media advertisements for ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' and the [[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|Nintendo Switch remake of ''Super Mario RPG'']], and the Japanese [[Square Enix]] strategy guide for ''Super Mario RPG'' on Nintendo Switch feature the typeface.<ref>{{cite|author=@MikeLuckas|date=January 31, 2024|title=Post|url=https://twitter.com/MikeLuckas/status/1752824058880905691|publisher=X|accessdate=February 9, 2024|archive= http://archive.today/LhiWy|archivedate=January 9, 2024, 17:50:57 UTC}}</ref>
Despite its nature as an unofficial fan project, Super Mario 256 has made its way into official media on multiple occasions. In particular, the covers for ''[[Super Mario Manga Mania]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Compact Disco|Super Mario Compact Disco – 35th Anniversary Edition]]'', the [[LEGO Super Mario|LEGO ''Super Mario'']] set "Nabbit at Toad's Shop", the logo for ''[[LEGO Super Mario Goal]]'' and the in-game score, a few social media advertisements for ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' and the [[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|Nintendo Switch remake of ''Super Mario RPG'']], and the Japanese [[Square Enix]] strategy guide for ''Super Mario RPG'' on Nintendo Switch feature the typeface.<ref>{{cite|author=@MikeLuckas|date=January 31, 2024|title=Post|url=https://twitter.com/MikeLuckas/status/1752824058880905691|publisher=X|accessdate=February 9, 2024|archive= http://archive.today/LhiWy|archivedate=January 9, 2024, 17:50:57 UTC}}</ref>


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LSM Nabbit at Toads Shop Expansion Set.png|LEGO ''Super Mario''. Super Mario 256 is seen in the sign reading "SHOP".
LSM Nabbit at Toads Shop Expansion Set.png|LEGO ''Super Mario''. Super Mario 256 is seen in the sign reading "SHOP".
SMRPG Switch profile card Mario.jpg|Character card promoting the ''Super Mario RPG'' remake
SMRPG Switch profile card Mario.jpg|Character card promoting the ''Super Mario RPG'' remake
LSMG Icon.jpg|Icon for ''LEGO Super Mario Goal'', using the font for the word "GOAL"
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===Dom Casual===
===Dom Casual===
'''[[wikipedia:Dom Casual|Dom Casual]]''' is a typeface from [[wikipedia:American Type Founders|American Type Founders]]. It is used both in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'' and the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' television series]] (in its bold variant) for general text, including title cards and credits information.
'''[[wikipedia:Dom Casual|Dom Casual]]''' is a typeface from [[wikipedia:American Type Founders|American Type Founders]]. It is used both in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'' and the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' television series]] (in its bold variant) for general text, including title cards and credits information. It is also used in the [[Super Mario World (television series)|''Super Mario World'' television series]] for credits only.


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