13 of the most iconic typefaces ever made – from Neue Haas Grotesk to Comic Sans

Futura in use (credits Paul Renner; VW)
(Image credit: Paul Renner; VW)

As an integral part of memorable, successful design, good typography can influence the way we perceive and interact with the world around us.

Some fonts are more successful than others, and over the centuries, certain typefaces have risen to such prominence that they've become not just tools for communication but cultural symbols.

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Jacob Little
Freelance writer/photographer

Jacob Little is a freelance writer and photographer and over the past ten years, has written for several national publications and brands. Based near Bristol, technology and the creative industries form the basis of his work, and he also provides content planning and project scoping services for agencies and businesses.