“Star Wars” fonts have a distinct look to them that is instantly recognizable. The franchise also handles subtitles for subsequent series by placing an open frame around it and the “Star Wars” logo. The final result was an outlined type that lost the slant and a logo that extended out on the ends, making the words look as though they are almost in motion.ĭesigner Suzy Rice put the final touches on the logo after Lucas told her to make it look “fascist” and used Helvetica Black as her starting point.Īs graphic design and cinematography advanced, the logo and credits became more refined, but future titles still kept the fat letters. However, before the film was released, creator George Lucas asked for the logo to be reworked. The familiar scrolling words “A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away …” naturally moved the logo toward that slanted look.
The first film, “A New Hope,” started with a logo that was wide yellow typography with a tapered top. From the moment Mark Hammil appeared on film as Jedi fighter Luke Skywalker, “Star Wars” began permeating our culture and the way we saw outer space. Whether you’ve been a fan since the first “Star Wars” movie was released in 1977 or you’ve come on board more recently with the prequel and sequel trilogies, there’s no denying it has a tone and look that’s distinctly otherworldly.
A long time ago - or maybe more recently - “Star Wars” fonts became sought after by web designers and fans everywhere.
