Episode 07: Tootsie Rolls, The Dukes of Hazzard and Childhood Memories
Today we bring our listeners all sorts of candy, both literally and figuratively. We’re talking about a couple of sweet typefaces — Hobo and Cooper Black — that you have definitely seen throughout your life. Ever watched The Dukes of Hazzard? Hobo. Ever enjoy a Tootsie Pop? Cooper Black. Learn about the origins of both typefaces, why you see them everywhere and pick a side as Todd and Elliot duke it out to determine a winner.
E X T R A S :
Elliot rockin’ some serious Cooper Black, circa 1976. Original transfer letters behind the photo.
Todd’s childhood cork Cooper Black “C” with a modern embellishment.
Hobo Typeface
History of Hobo (Wikipedia)
Morris Fuller Benton biography (Wikipedia)
Dukes of Hazzard opening credits
Recreating a General Lee jump (YouTube)
Other Hobo sightings (courtesy of Fonts In Use)
“Hobeaux” (a Hobo font revival)
Cooper Black Typeface
Cooper Black overview video (Vox by Design)
“Telling and Selling” article (Eye Magazine)
“Pet Sounds” album cover (courtesy of Fonts in Use)
Bugaki typeface (indebted to Cooper Black)
Original Tootsie Pop TV Commercial