Author's note

"1979" is a striking display font with a distinctly futuristic aesthetic. Featuring an expanded, geometric form, this typeface emanates a sense of bold modernity.

The sharp, angular letterforms and clean, minimalist lines evoke a sleek, technological vibe, making it well-suited for contemporary design projects ranging from branding and packaging to editorial layouts and digital interfaces. The expansive character width lends an impactful presence, allowing "1979" to command attention while maintaining excellent readability.

This versatile font offers designers a powerful tool to craft visuals that feel both forward-thinking and timeless.

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1979 font character map

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
I made this font so I could have something looked like the Pumpkins 1979 single.
Font family
1979
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
Macromedia Fontographer 4.1 1979
Full font name
1979
Name table version
Macromedia Fontographer 4.1 7/25/97
Postscript font name
1979

Extended font information

Platforms supported

PlatformEncoding
UnicodeUnicode 1.0 semantics
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only

Font details

Created1997-07-25
Revision1
Glyph count79
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding restricted (not allowed!)
Family classNo classification
WeightSemi-light
WidthExpanded
Width typeNormal
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureRegular
StyleUpright
Stroke weightBook, text, regular, etc.
PitchNot monospaced
Symbol setWindows 3.1 ANSI