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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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