ABOUT
Jandus Road is a modified display typeface derived from a type style that many of us may recognize, but are unable to pinpoint. It’s a style that we all interact with on a daily basis, and we rarely take notice. The category? US Highway fonts. That’s right, there is an entire category of fonts developed and designed specifically for traffic control devices and signage.
Jandus Road takes the simplicity of a Highway font and infuses vintage flare with softened corners, slight width variation, slanted leg details, and raised counters. A perfect balance of legibility and mid-century design influences.
Create bold typographic statements with 12 different font styles. Perfect for packaging and branding projects looking to create bold impact with a retro flare.
_____
INCLUDED
12 different type styles

Regular
Oblique
Depth (3D effect)
Oblique Depth (3D effect)
Condensed
Condensed Oblique
Condensed Depth (3D effect)
Condensed Oblique Depth (3D effect)
Extended
Extended Oblique
Extended Depth
Extended Oblique Depth (3D effect)

_____
HISTORY
Originally developed in the 1940’s, Highway Gothic was developed by the U.S. Government to standardize all typography used on highway signage. Before this standardization, road signage was primarily hand painted and was increasingly illegible as automobiles began to move faster. Highway Gothic was designed with minimal thick-to-thin contrast, large open counters, and distinct characters. Perfectly legible at highway speeds.

More from JK Design Co.

Reuben – A Vintage Display Font

by JK Design Co. in 40s

Price Check – A Sign Painter Display

by JK Design Co. in Money

Taco Joint – Starter Kit

by JK Design Co. in Illustrations