Korinna
typeface family
Korinna is a serif typeface first released by the H. Berthold AG type foundry in 1904. A revival of the typeface was designed in 1974 by Ed Benguiat and Vic Caruso for the International Typeface Corporation (ITC). Their version follows the formulary ITC approach of increased x-height, and multiple weights from light to ultra. The face is named for the ancient Greek poet.
Notable uses
Korinna is widely known for its usage in television. It is perhaps best known for being the display font for the clues on the trivia game show Jeopardy! since 1984. It was also used on ABC's Good Morning America from 1986 to 1988, as the chapter placard typeface for the television series Frasier, Hank Parker's Outdoor Magazine, TNN's New Country, Mork & Mindy, The Joy of Painting public television series from 1986 to 1989, and for home videos such as Paramount Home Video's warning screen from 1989 to 1995. The graphics were produced by Univision from 1987 until 1990 and the end credits were produced by Televisa in Mexico. Japanese video game developer and publisher Capcom has always used the Korinna typeface, for both its former and current logos.
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