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This is a list of '''typefaces''' used in games and related media within the ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' franchise.
This is a list of '''typefaces''' used in games and related media within the ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' franchise.


==Major usage==
==Major usage==
===Classic ''Mario'' typeface===
===Classic ''Super Mario'' typeface===
[[File:FontExamp1.png|thumb|Comparison of the two versions]]
[[File:FontExamp1.png|thumb|Comparison of the two versions]]
The first ''Mario'' font is an uneven sans serif typeface designed by [[Nintendo]] in 1988. It is used for the logos and, later, interfaces of ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' games from ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' to ''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]''.


Though mostly the same, a second version of the font was designed following the release of ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', which would take over as the primary version from then on. A slight downside of the typeface was it's lack of a fully defined character set, which lead to many different interpretations. This remained the case for the font even after the overhaul, likely inciting the shift over to the modern ''Mario'' font.
The first ''Super Mario'' font is an uneven sans serif typeface designed by [[Nintendo]] in 1988. It is used for the logos and, later, interfaces of ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' games from ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' to ''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]''.  


Used in tandem with other fonts throughout the 2000's, it was fully replaced with the modern font with the release of ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'', being last seen on the logo for ''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]'', albeit an [[List of Paper Mario: Sticker Star pre-release and unused content|early]] logo for ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'' used a design partially based on this typeface before being changed to the modern ''Mario'' typeface for the final release.{{br}}
Though mostly the same, a second version of the font was designed following the release of ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', which would take over as the primary version from then on. It lacked a fully defined character set, which lead to many different interpretations. This remained the case for the font even after the overhaul, likely inciting the shift over to the modern ''Super Mario'' font.
 
Used in tandem with other fonts throughout the 2000's, it was fully replaced with the modern font with the release of ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'', being last seen on the logo for ''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]'', albeit an [[List of Paper Mario: Sticker Star pre-release and unused content|early]] logo for ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'' used a design partially based on this typeface before being changed to the modern ''Super Mario'' typeface for the final release.{{br}}


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Super_Mario_Series_Logo_(alt).png
Super_Mario_Series_Logo_(alt).png
Logo_JP_-_Super_Mario_Bros_3.png
Logo_JP_-_Super_Mario_Bros_3.png
Super_Mario_World.svg
SMW_Logo_JP.png
SuperMario64Logo4.png
SuperMario64Logo4.png
SMG_Logo.png
SMG_Logo.png
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===Modern ''Mario'' typeface===
===Modern ''Super Mario'' typeface===
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|caption1=The current ''[[Super Mario (series)|Super Mario]]'' logo introduced in ''Super Mario 3D Land'' uses the modern ''Super Mario'' typeface.


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The modern ''Mario'' typeface is an uneven sans serif typeface designed by Nintendo in 2010. First seen on the logo for ''Mario Sports Mix'', it was then standardised as the single ''Mario'' typeface since ''Super Mario 3D Land''.
The modern ''Super Mario'' typeface is an uneven sans serif typeface designed by Nintendo in the early 2010s. It was experimented with by Nintendo in the lead up to the release of the [[Nintendo 3DS]] and [[Wii U]], with the first use of the modern font appearing in the spine art of ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''. Early versions appeared in games such as ''[[Mario Sports Mix]]'', featuring a character set closer to the classic font. The font in its current form was officially introduced with the release of ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'' in 2011 and has since become the single ''Super Mario'' typeface, used for logos, menus, HUDs, and other text across the ''Super Mario'' franchise.


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Msmixlogo.png|''Mario Sports Mix'' logo, with an older design for the "M" and the "I" in "Mario", and for the later in "Mix"
Msmixlogo.png|''Mario Sports Mix'' logo with the early version
SMB3DS_Logo.png|Preliminary logo for ''Super Mario 3D Land'', featuring the classic letter coloring as in ''Sports Mix''.
SMB3DS Logo.png|Preliminary logo for ''Super Mario 3D Land'', featuring the final font but with classic colors
SM3DLogo.png|Logo for ''Super Mario 3D Land''
SM3DLogo.png|Logo for ''Super Mario 3D Land''
2nd Mario font.png|All characters in the second ''Mario'' font
Super Nintendo World logo.jpg|Logo for [[Super Nintendo World]]
TSMBM Logo.png|English/international logo for ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]''
TSMBM Slovenian logo.png|Slovenian logo for ''The Super Mario Bros. Movie'' with the "SUPER MARIO" in the modern font, which is also used for the Lithuanian and Vietnamese logos
2nd Mario font.png|All characters in the modern ''Super Mario'' font
Super Mario.svg
Nintendo recruitment book Peach Toad.jpg|Nintendo's recruitment book 2020
GBA-NSO trailer 2023-05 screenshot - available may 26.jpg|Lettering seen in the May 2023 game update trailer for the [[Game Boy Advance - Nintendo Switch Online]] application<ref>Nintendo of America (May 19, 2023). [https://youtu.be/nRyFVwRqUKI Game Boy Advance – May 2023 Game Updates – Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved May 19, 2023.</ref>
Explore the world of Mario SEA chara1.png|Picture of [[Mario]] in which his name, using this typeface, is also shown
Explore the world of Mario SEA charaname2.png|[[Donkey Kong]]'s name
Explore the world of Mario SEA charaname3.png|[[Luigi]]'s name
Explore the world of Mario SEA charaname4.png|[[Cat Mario]]'s name
Explore the world of Mario SEA charaname5.png|[[Toad]]'s name
Explore the world of Mario SEA chara6 pc1.png|Picture of [[Bowser]] in which his name, using this typeface, is also shown
Explore the world of Mario SEA charaname7.png|[[Princess Peach|Peach]]'s name
NL2023HKTP Mario Dojo Logo.jpg|Traditional Chinese logo for the Mario Dōjō event hold at Nintendo Live 2023 HONGKONG and Nintendo Live 2023 TAIPEI
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===Modern ''Super Mario Bros.'' typeface===
===Modern ''Super Mario Bros.'' typeface===
The modern ''Super Mario Bros.'' typeface is first seen in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', based on the logo for ''[[Super Mario Bros. Deluxe]]'', which is in turn based on the logo for the original ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''. The primary inspiration for its design appears to be [[wikipedia:Bauhaus (typeface)|Bauhaus]]-style type. Other than every ''New Super Mario Bros.'' game logo as well as ''[[Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Run]]'', it is also seen in ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]'' for display text, as well as in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'' for the [[Super Mario Bros. Plumbing]] logo.
The modern ''Super Mario Bros.'' typeface is first seen in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', based on the logo for ''[[Super Mario Bros. Deluxe]]'', which is in turn based on the logo for the ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'' version of ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' It is geometrical with vertical stems with circular joints for shapes such as "A" and "M" and horizontal strokes that end before meeting left-hand vertical stems. ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]'' introduces a lowercase set of characters for this typeface.
 
Other than every ''New Super Mario Bros.'' game logo as well as ''[[Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Run]]'', it is also seen in ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]'' and ''Super Mario Bros. Wonder'' for display text, as well as in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'' for the [[Super Mario Bros. Plumbing]] logo.


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MarioSuperSluggers-CaptainSelect.png|''Mario Super Sluggers''
MarioSuperSluggers-CaptainSelect.png|''Mario Super Sluggers''
TSMBM SMB Plumbing Logo.png|Super Mario Bros. Plumbing
TSMBM SMB Plumbing Logo.png|Super Mario Bros. Plumbing
SMBW course clear.jpg|Lowercase characters, as seen in ''Super Mario Bros. Wonder''
NSMB early logo.png|The [[List of New Super Mario Bros. pre-release and unused content|preliminary]] logo for ''New Super Mario Bros.'' used a design drawn from ''Super Mario Bros. Deluxe''
NSMB early logo.png|The [[List of New Super Mario Bros. pre-release and unused content|preliminary]] logo for ''New Super Mario Bros.'' used a design drawn from ''Super Mario Bros. Deluxe''
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===Classic HUD typeface===
===Classic HUD typeface===
This design was used from ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' until ''[[Mario Sports Mix]]'', appearing throughout games from 3 major home consoles. Some of its distinct features are the pointed, obelisk-shaped "A", the flat, wide "E", and the overall stocky, top-larger-than-bottom measures, giving it a more playful appearance if compared to earlier ''Mario'' typefaces, which were designed in the opposite way.
[[File:Mario Classic HUD Typeface.png|thumb|All characters in the font]]
This design was used from ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' until ''Mario and Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games'' for the Nintendo 3DS, appearing throughout games on the [[Nintendo 64]], [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]], and [[Wii]]. Some of its distinct features are the pointed, obelisk-shaped "A", the flat, wide "E", and the overall stocky, top-larger-than-bottom measures, giving it a more whimsical appearance if compared to earlier ''Super Mario'' typefaces, which were designed in the opposite way.


This typeface was primarily used for in-game text outside of dialogue (i.e HUDs and menus). Given the lack of standardization on the first ''Mario'' typeface, this one was also often used for placeholder logos, at times when new characters for the first font could not be drawn. It was also used for the logo of ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''.
This typeface was primarily used for in-game text outside of dialogue (i.e HUDs and menus). Given the lack of standardization on the first ''Super Mario'' typeface, this one was also often used for placeholder logos, at times when new characters for the first font could not be drawn. It was also used for the logo of ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''.


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===''Paper Mario'' typeface===
===''Paper Mario'' typeface===
A design similar to the 2000's main series design above, used for in-game display text in ''[[Paper Mario (series)|Paper Mario]]'' games up to ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]''.
A design similar to the classic HUD design above, used for in-game display text in ''[[Paper Mario (series)|Paper Mario]]'' games up to ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]''.


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The ''Super Mario Maker'' font is a geometric sans serif typeface designed by Nintendo in 2015 and 2019, with the lowercase typeface designed on the latter date. It is used for the interface in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'', with the lowercase typeface used in the latter game.
The ''Super Mario Maker'' font is a geometric sans serif typeface designed by Nintendo in 2015 and 2019, with the lowercase typeface designed on the latter date. It is used for the interface in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'', with the lowercase typeface used in the latter game.
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===Super Mario 256===
'''Super Mario 256''' is a fanmade font designed to replicate the modern ''Super Mario'' typeface, and was created by DaFont user fsuarez913.<ref>[https://www.dafont.com/fsuarez913.d3946 fsuarez913 | dafont.com]. ''dafont.com''. Retrieved January 31, 2024. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20240201021618/https://www.dafont.com/fsuarez913.d3946 Archived] February 1, 2024, 02:16:18 UTC via Wayback Machine.)</ref> The typeface was first published online in 2012, and quickly became widespread.<ref>[https://www.dafont.com/font-comment.php?file=super_mario_256 Super Mario 256 - comments | dafont.com]. ''dafont.com''. Retrieved January 31, 2024. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20120718192826/https://www.dafont.com/font-comment.php?file=super_mario_256 Archived] July 18, 2012, 192826 UTC via Wayback Machine.)</ref> Compared to the font it imitates, Super Mario 256 is slightly bolder and wider, and several characters are drawn at different angles.
Despite its nature as an unofficial fan project, Super Mario 256 has made its way into official media on multiple occasions. In particular, the covers for ''[[Super Mario Manga Mania]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Compact Disco|Super Mario Compact Disco – 35th Anniversary Edition]]'', the [[LEGO Super Mario|LEGO ''Super Mario'']] set "Nabbit at Toad's Shop", the logo for ''[[LEGO Super Mario Goal]]'' and the in-game score, a few social media advertisements for ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' and the [[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|Nintendo Switch remake of ''Super Mario RPG'']], and the Japanese [[Square Enix]] strategy guide for ''Super Mario RPG'' on Nintendo Switch feature the typeface.<ref>{{cite|author=@MikeLuckas|date=January 31, 2024|title=Post|url=https://twitter.com/MikeLuckas/status/1752824058880905691|publisher=X|accessdate=February 9, 2024|archive= http://archive.today/LhiWy|archivedate=January 9, 2024, 17:50:57 UTC}}</ref>
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Super Mario Manga Mania - Cover.jpg|The cover for ''Super Mario Manga Mania''
Super Mario Compact Disco 35th Anniversary Edition art.png|Album cover for ''Super Mario Compact Disco – 35th Anniversary Edition''
Things to do in SM3DW Cat Mario.jpg|Graphic promoting ''Super Mario 3D World''
LSM Nabbit at Toads Shop Expansion Set.png|LEGO ''Super Mario''. Super Mario 256 is seen in the sign reading "SHOP".
SMRPG Switch profile card Mario.jpg|Character card promoting the ''Super Mario RPG'' remake
LSMG Icon.jpg|Icon for ''LEGO Super Mario Goal'', using the font for the word "GOAL"
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===AdLib BT/Alor===
===AdLib BT/Alor===
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*''[[Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon]]''
*''[[Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon]]''
*''[[Luigi's Mansion 3]]''
*''[[Luigi's Mansion 3]]''
*''[[Luigi's Mansion 2 HD]]''
Additionally, it is used in the instruction booklets for ''[[Mario Party 4]]'' and ''[[Mario Party 5|5]]''.
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===Anito===
===Anito===
'''Anito''' (アニト) is a rounded sans serif typeface from Type Labo. It is used for the interface in ''Super Mario Maker''.
'''Anito''' (アニト ''Anito'') is a rounded sans serif typeface from Type Labo. It is used for the interface in ''Super Mario Maker''.
 
===A-OTF Folk Pro===
'''A-OTF Folk Pro''' is a sans serif typeface from Morisawa. It is used for the interface in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''/''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U|Wii U]]''.


===Arial===
===Arial===
[[File:SSBM_Bonus.png|thumb|right|Arial Black, used for the "WINNER" and "Total" text.]]
'''Arial''' is a sans serif typeface from Monotype.  It was used for the HUD of [[List of New Super Mario Bros. Wii pre-release and unused content|the E3 preview of ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'']].
'''Arial''' is a sans serif typeface from Monotype.  It was used for the HUD of [[List of New Super Mario Bros. Wii pre-release and unused content|the E3 preview of ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'']].


Arial Black is used for certain text in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''.
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===Berlin Sans===
===Berlin Sans===
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'''Berlin Sans''' is a sans-serif typeface from The Font Bureau. It is used in its heavier variants for the [[KONG Letters]] in ''[[Donkey Kong Country (series)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' games starting with ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]''.
'''Berlin Sans''' is a sans-serif typeface from The Font Bureau. It is used in its heavier variants for the [[KONG Letters]] in ''[[Donkey Kong Country (series)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' games starting with ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]''.
===Boss===
[[File:WWDIYS Game Over Dribble and Spitz.png|thumb|left]]
'''Boss''' by SoftMaker is used in ''[[WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase]]'' for text in [[Dribble & Spitz]]'s stage, although with a modified "G", which features a left spur in the game.
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===Broadway Com Roman===
'''Broadway Com Roman''' by Linotype is used in ''[[Super Mario 3D All-Stars]]'' for display text.
===Carat===
'''Carat UB''' (カラットＵＢ ''Karatto UB'') is a font from Fontworks used for text in the WarioWatch stage of ''[[WarioWare Gold]]'', as well as in [[Wario]]'s and [[Dribble & Spitz]]'s levels and in the Play-o-Pedia in ''[[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]''.
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WWGIT Game Over.jpg|''WarioWare: Get It Together!'' Wario stage
WWGIT Game Over Dribble and Spitz.jpg|''WarioWare: Get It Together!'' Dribble & Spitz stage
WWGIT Game Over Play-o-pedia.jpg|''WarioWare: Get It Together!'' Play-o-pedia
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===Chiaro===
===Chiaro===
'''Chiaro''' (キアロ) is a sans serif typeface from Fontworks. It is used for controller setting texts in ''Luigi's Mansion''.
[[File:LM_Control_Setting.png|thumb|Chiaro in use in ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]''.]]
'''Chiaro''' (キアロ ''Kiaro'') is a sans serif typeface from Fontworks. It is used for controller setting texts in ''Luigi's Mansion''.
 
Chiaro is also minorly seen in ''Super Mario Odyssey'', where it is featured in the [[Sand Kingdom|Tostarena]] sticker.
 
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SMO Sticker - Tostarena.png|''Super Mario Odyssey'' Tostarena sticker
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===DF Gothic===
[[File:Little Mac intro.png|thumb|DF Gothic is used for the fighter introduction screens in the latest ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' games.]]
 
'''DF Gothic''' (ＤＦゴシック体 ''DF Goshikku-tai'') is a typeface from Fontworks most prominently used in ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' games, with the exception of ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate|Ultimate]]''. In the original ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', it is used for pre-match loading screens in the 1P Game, as well as unlock messages; in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee|Melee]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]'', it is used for How to Play; and in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''/''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U|Wii U]]'', it is the primary large text font.
 
It is also has minor usage in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' on the [[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Bullet Bill Speed Trials|Bullet Bill Speed Trials]] logo, which uses its Ultra Heavy (ＤＦＰ超極太ゴシック体) font.
 
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SSBClassic.png|''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''
MK8-BulletBillSpeedTrial.png|''[[Mario Kart 8]]''
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===DF UD Gothic===
===DF UD Gothic===
'''DF UD Gothic''' (DF UDゴシック体) is a Universal Design sans serif typeface from Dynacomware. It is used for the interface in ''Super Mario Maker 2'' for the Japanese language.
'''DF UD Gothic''' (DF UDゴシック体 ''DF UD Goshikku-tai'') is a Universal Design sans serif typeface from Dynacomware. It is used for the interface in ''Super Mario Maker 2'' for the Japanese language.


===DFP Gyō Kaisho===
===DFP Gyō Kaisho===
'''DFP Gyō Kaisho''' (ＤＦＰ行楷書) is a script typeface by DynaFont. Designed to replicate the brush strokes of Japanese calligraphy, it is used for text from the [[Temple of Form]] in ''[[WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]'' in Japanese and languages using the Latin script.
'''DFP Gyō Kaisho''' (ＤＦＰ行楷書 ''DFP Gyō Kaisho'') is a script typeface by DynaFont. Designed to replicate the brush strokes of Japanese calligraphy, it is used for text from the [[Temple of Form]] in ''[[WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]'' in Japanese and languages using the Latin script.
 
===DIN 2014===
[[File:Character Select - Super Mario Bros Wonder.png|thumb|right|''Super Mario Bros. Wonder'']]
'''DIN 2014''' is a sans serif typeface from ParaType. It is a variant of [[wikipedia:DIN 1451|DIN 1451]] and is used for the interface in ''Super Mario Bros. Wonder''.


===Dom Casual===
===Dom Casual===
'''[[wikipedia:Dom Casual|Dom Casual]]''' is a typeface from [[wikipedia:American Type Founders|American Type Founders]]. It is used both in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'' and the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' television series]] (in its bold variant) for general text, including title cards and credits information.
'''[[wikipedia:Dom Casual|Dom Casual]]''' is a typeface from [[wikipedia:American Type Founders|American Type Founders]]. It is used both in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'' and the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' television series]] (in its bold variant) for general text, including title cards and credits information. It is also used in the [[Super Mario World (television series)|''Super Mario World'' television series]] for credits only.
 
===Eras===
[[File:SSBM_Bonus.png|thumb|right|Eras Bold, used for the ordinal suffixes in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''.]]
Eras is a typeface from ITC. Eras Bold is used in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' for the ordinal number suffixes on the winner screen.
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===Futura===
===Futura===
[[File:MRKB Donkey Kong Splash.jpg|thumb|right]]
[[File:MRKB Donkey Kong Splash.jpg|thumb|right]]
'''[[wikipedia:Futura|Futura]]''' is a sans-serif typeface from [[wikipedia:Bauersche Gießerei|Bauersche Gießerei]]. It is used for interface text in ''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]''.
'''[[wikipedia:Futura_(typeface)|Futura]]''' is a sans-serif typeface from [[wikipedia:Bauersche Gießerei|Bauersche Gießerei]]. It is used for interface text in ''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'' and display text in ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]'' in its Condensed Extra Bold variant. In ''[[Mario Tennis Aces]]'' it is used for some interface text and for light displays on stadium courts.
 
It is present on the boxart logos for ''[[Mario is Missing!]]'' (Extra Bold) and ''[[Mario's Time Machine]]'' (Extra Bold and Extra Bold Condensed), and on the logo for ''[[Mario Hoops 3-on-3|Mario Slam Basketball]]''.
 
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MarioisMissingArt3.png|''Mario is Missing!''
MariosTimeMachineLogo.png|''Mario's Time Machine''
MH3on3 logo EU.png|''Mario Slam Basketball''
MTA Luigi overalls.png|''Mario Tennis Aces''
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===GigaG===
===GigaG===
'''GigaG''' (ギガG) is a sans serif typeface from Visual Design Laboratory (視覚デザイン研究所). It is used for the interface in ''[[Mario Golf: Super Rush]]'' for the Japanese language.
'''GigaG''' (ギガG ''GigaG'') is a sans serif typeface from Visual Design Laboratory (視覚デザイン研究所 ''Shikaku Dezain Kenkyūjo''). It is used for the interface in ''[[Mario Golf: Super Rush]]'' for the Japanese language.


===Gill Sans===
===Gill Sans===
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'''Gill Sans''' is a sans-serif typeface from Monotype. It is used for the KONG Letters in the original trilogy of ''Donkey Kong Country'' games.
'''Gill Sans''' is a sans-serif typeface from Monotype. It is used for the KONG Letters in the original trilogy of ''Donkey Kong Country'' games.


'''[[wikipedia:Gill Sans#Gill Kayo|Gill Kayo]]''', a heavy relative of Gill Sans, is used extensively in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' for interface text (including the "Nintendo presents" splash screen) as well as in-universe scenery text. In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'', it is used for the [[Cranky's Video Game Heroes]] screen.
'''[[wikipedia:Gill Sans#Gill Kayo|Gill Kayo]]''', a heavy relative of Gill Sans, is used extensively in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' for interface text (including the "Nintendo presents" splash screen) as well as in-universe scenery text. In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'', it is used once again for scenery signs and also for the [[Cranky's Video Game Heroes]] screen.


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===Handel Gothic===
===Handel Gothic===
'''Handel Gothic''' is a sans serif typeface originally from FotoStar. Handel Gothic with a straight leg on "R", a straight lower leg on "k", and a double-v "w", modified with a short line on the top left of the "1", is used for the interface in ''Luigi's Mansion 3'' for Western languages.
'''Handel Gothic''' is a sans serif typeface originally from FotoStar. Handel Gothic with a straight leg on "R", a straight lower leg on "k", and a double-v "w", modified with a short line on the top left of the "1", is used for the interface in ''Luigi's Mansion 3'' for Western languages.
Handel Gothic also is used in the logo for ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'' and for the "Mario Tennis" logo displayed on courts in ''[[Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash]]''.
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MPT EnglishLogo.jpg|''Mario Power Tennis''
MTUS Leap Shot.png|''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash''
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===Highway Gothic===
===Highway Gothic===
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===Humming===
===Humming===
'''Humming''' (ハミング) is a rounded sans serif typeface from Fontworks. It is used for the interface in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]''.
'''Humming''' (ハミング ''Hamingu'') is a rounded sans serif typeface from Fontworks. It is used for the interface in the following games:
*''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]''
*''[[Princess Peach: Showtime!]]''


===ITC Bookman===
===ITC Bookman===
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===ITC Kabel===
===ITC Kabel===
'''ITC Kabel''' is a sans-serif typeface used in ''[[Game & Wario]]''<nowiki></nowiki>'s [[Gamer]] and ''[[WarioWare: Gold]]'' for microgame commands, in its Ultra variant.
[[File:Ashley G&W Clear.png|thumb|''[[Game & Wario]]''.]]
'''ITC Kabel''' is a sans-serif typeface used in ''[[Game & Wario]]'' in its Ultra variant for display as well as body text. In ''[[WarioWare Gold]]'', it is used once again for microgame commands, like in ''Game & Wario''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Gamer]]. It is also used in ''[[Mario Strikers: Battle League]]'' for display text.
 
ITC Kabel is also used prominently in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', being present also on the game's logo. It is also present on the logos for ''[[Mario Kart 64]]'' for the "64" (Medium) and ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (series)|Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]'' games for the "VS." portion (Bold). Additionally, it is used in the instruction booklets for ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' and ''[[Mario Party]]''.
 
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Ness SSB profile.png|''Super Smash Bros.''
Mario Kart 64 logo.jpg|''Mario Kart 64''
Mario_vs_DK_logo.jpg|''Mario vs. Donkey Kong''
</gallery>
 
===Kakurei===
'''Kakurei''' by Fontworks is used in ''[[WarioWare: Move It!]]'' for the text for the [[Form Stones|Forms]].


===Kurokane===
===Kurokane===
'''Kurokane''' (くろかね) is a sans serif typeface from Fontworks. It is used for the sticker text in ''Mario Party Superstars'' for the Japanese language.
'''Kurokane''' (くろかね ''Kurokane'') is a sans serif typeface from Fontworks. It is used for the sticker text in ''Mario Party Superstars'' for the Japanese language. It is also widely used in ''[[WarioWare (series)|WarioWare]]'' games starting from ''WarioWare Gold'', as well as in ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''.


===Kyo Geki===
===Kyo Geki===
'''Kyo Geki''' (京劇体) is an uneven sans serif typeface from DynaComware. It is used for the interface in ''Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon'' for kana and kanji and in the Japanese and American versions of ''Mario Party 8''.
'''Kyo Geki''' (京劇体 ''Kyō Geki-tai'') is an uneven sans serif typeface from DynaComware. It is used for the interface in ''Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon'' for kana and kanji and in the Japanese and American versions of ''Mario Party 8''.
 
===LineG===
'''LineG''' (ラインG ''RainG'') is a sans serif typeface from Visual Design Laboratory. It is used for the interface in ''Super Mario Bros. Wonder'' for the kanji.
 
===Lithos===
'''Lithos''', in its Black variant, is employed for certain display text in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'', ''[[Donkey Kong Land III]]'' and ''[[Wario Land 3]]'' and for general interface text in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''. ''[[Mario's FUNdamentals|Mario's Game Gallery]]'' also features Lithos Black for the game's title on the main menu, and ''Super Mario 64'' uses it for the "COURSE" text on course icons.
 
More recently, it has been used for the logo of the ''[[Mario & Sonic (series)|Mario & Sonic]]'' games (once again in the form of Lithos Black), and has appeared in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'' as part of the [[Luncheon Kingdom|Mount Volbono]] sticker.
 
<gallery>
WL3 Perfect!.png|''Wario Land 3''
Game Over DKC3.png|thumb|right|''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'' Game Over screen
SM64 Course8.png|''Super Mario 64''
MGG Main Menu.png|''Mario's Game Gallery'' main menu
MarioSonicOlympicGamesLogoTrans.png|''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]''
SMO_Sticker_-_Mount_Volbono.png|
</gallery>
 
===LogoG===
'''LogoG''' (ロゴG ''RogoG'') is a sans serif typeface from Visual Design Laboratory. Its Latin characters are similar to Eurostile. It is used for the interface in ''Super Mario Bros. Wonder'' for the kana.


===Logona===
===Logona===
[[File:MGSR Story mode.jpg|thumb|224px|Logona was used for the interface in ''Mario Golf: Super Rush'' pre-release for Japanese and Western languages. In the final game, UD Shin Go is used for the interface for Western languages.]]
[[File:MGSR Story mode.jpg|thumb|224px|Logona was used for the interface in ''Mario Golf: Super Rush'' pre-release for Japanese and Western languages. In the final game, UD Shin Go is used for the interface for Western languages.]]
'''Logona''' (ロゴナ) is a sans serif typeface from Visual Design Laboratory. Its Latin characters are similar to Eurostile. It is used for the interface in ''Mario Golf: Super Rush'' for the Japanese language.
'''Logona''' (ロゴナ ''Rogona'') is a sans serif typeface from Visual Design Laboratory. Its Latin characters are similar to Eurostile. It is used for the interface in ''Mario Golf: Super Rush'' for the Japanese language and the interface in the ''[[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|Super Mario RPG]]'' remake for display text.
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===Mario Party 2/3 Textbox===
===Mario Party 2/3 Textbox===
[[File:MP2&3 Textbox Font.png|thumb|356px|Most characters in the font]]
'''{{conjectural|Mario Party 2/3 Textbox}}''' is, as the name implies, used for the interface in Western versions of ''[[Mario Party 2]]'' and ''[[Mario Party 3|3]]''.
'''{{conjectural|Mario Party 2/3 Textbox}}''' is, as the name implies, used for the interface in Western versions of ''[[Mario Party 2]]'' and ''[[Mario Party 3|3]]''.


===Mario Party 4-7 Textbox===
===Mario Party 4-7 Textbox===
'''{{conjectural|Mario Party 4-7 Textbox}}''' is, as the name implies, used for the interface in Western versions of ''[[Mario Party 4]]'', ''[[Mario Party 5|5]]'', ''[[Mario Party 6|6]]'', and ''[[Mario Party 7|7]]'', as well as ''[[Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix]]'' and the European version of ''[[Mario Party 8]]''.
'''{{conjectural|Mario Party 4-7 Textbox}}''' is, as the name implies, used for the interface in Western versions of ''[[Mario Party 4]]'', ''[[Mario Party 5|5]]'', ''[[Mario Party 6|6]]'', and ''[[Mario Party 7|7]]'', as well as ''[[Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix]]'' and the European version of ''[[Mario Party 8]]''.
<gallery>
MP4-7 Textbox Font.png|All characters in the font
</gallery>


===Mario Party Hudson===
===Mario Party Hudson===
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===Mystery===
===Mystery===
'''Mystery''' (ミステリ) is an uneven serif typeface from Fontworks. It is based on Matisse (マティス), a serif typeface also from Fontworks. It is used for the location name HUD in ''Luigi's Mansion''.
'''Mystery''' (ミステリ ''Misuterī'') is an uneven serif typeface from Fontworks. It is based on Matisse (マティス ''Matisu''), a serif typeface also from Fontworks. It is used for the location name HUD in ''Luigi's Mansion''.


===Neo Sans===
===Neo Sans===
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===Neuland===
===Neuland===
'''[[Wikipedia:Neuland|Neuland]]''' is a typeface from [[wikipedia:Klingspor Type Foundry|Klingspor]]. It is used in ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'' for display text, such as menu titles and level titles on the map and loading screens, as well as menu text in ''Returns''.
'''[[Wikipedia:Neuland|Neuland]]''' is a typeface from [[wikipedia:Klingspor Type Foundry|Klingspor]]. It is used in ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'' for display text, such as menu titles and level titles on the map and loading screens, as well as menu text in ''Returns''.
===New Cezanne===
'''New Cezanne''' is a sans-serif typeface from Fontworks. It is used in ''[[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]'' and ''[[WarioWare: Move It!]]'' for display text.


===New Rodin===
===New Rodin===
'''New Rodin''' (ニューロダン) is a sans serif typeface from Fontworks. Its Latin characters are similar to Eurostile. It is used for the interface in the following games:
'''New Rodin''' (ニューロダン ''Nyū Rodan'') is a sans serif typeface from Fontworks. Its Latin characters are similar to Eurostile. It is used for the interface in the following games:
*''Mario & Luigi: Dream Team''
*''Mario & Luigi: Dream Team''
*''[[Mario Kart 8]]''
*''[[Mario Kart 8]]''
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*''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]''
*''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]''
*''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''
*''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''
*''[[Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit]]''
*''Mario Golf: Super Rush'' (Western languages)
*''Mario Golf: Super Rush'' (Western languages)
*''[[Mario Party Superstars]]''
*''[[Mario Party Superstars]]''
===Noyh===
'''Noyh''' is a sans-serif typeface from Typesketchbook. It is used in ''Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope'' in its R Medium variant for body text.


===Pop Fury===
===Pop Fury===
[[File:LM Control Setting.png|thumb|200px|Pop Fury used for the controller setting label and the letters labeling the controller buttons in ''Luigi's Mansion'']]
[[File:LM Control Setting.png|thumb|200px|Pop Fury used for the controller setting label and the letters labeling the controller buttons in ''Luigi's Mansion'']]
'''Pop Fury''' (Popフューリ) is a Point of Purchase typeface from Fontworks. It is used for the controller setting label and the letters labeling the controller buttons in ''Luigi's Mansion''.
'''Pop Fury''' (Popフューリ ''Pop Fyūri'') is a Point of Purchase typeface from Fontworks. It is used for the controller setting label and the letters labeling the controller buttons in ''Luigi's Mansion''.
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===Pop Happiness===
===Pop Happiness===
'''Pop Happiness''' (Popハッピネス) is a Point of Purchase typeface from Fontworks. It is used for the interface in the following games:
'''Pop Happiness''' (Popハッピネス ''Pop Happinesu'') is a Point of Purchase typeface from Fontworks. It is used for the interface in the following games:
*''[[Luigi's Mansion]]''
*''[[Luigi's Mansion]]''
*''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' (Western languages)
*''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' (Western languages)
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===Pop Joy===
===Pop Joy===
'''Pop Joy''' (Popジョイ) is a rounded Point of Purchase typeface from Fontworks. It is used for the interface in the ''[[Paper Mario (series)|Paper Mario]]'' games for Western languages since ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'', as well as ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]''. Pop Joy is also used in ''WarioWare Gold'' as the text for Penny's stage.
'''Pop Joy''' (Popジョイ ''Pop Joi'') is a rounded Point of Purchase typeface from Fontworks. It is used for the interface in the ''[[Paper Mario (series)|Paper Mario]]'' games for Western languages since ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'', as well as ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]''. Pop Joy is also used in ''WarioWare Gold'' as the text for Penny's stage.


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===POP Mix===
===POP Mix===
'''POP Mix''' (POPミックス) is a Point of Purchase typeface from DynaComware. It is used for the interface in ''Luigi's Mansion 3'' for the Japanese language.
'''POP Mix''' (POPミックス ''POP Mikkusu'') is a Point of Purchase typeface from DynaComware. It is used for the interface in ''Luigi's Mansion 3'' for the Japanese language.
 
===Raglan===
'''Raglan UB''' (ラグランＵＢ ''Raguran UB'') is a typeface from Fontworks, an Ultra Bold derivative of Rodin. It is used for interface text in ''[[Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker]]''. In ''WarioWare Gold'', it is used for text in the Dancing Team and Wario Deluxe's stages. In ''WarioWare: Get it Together!'', it is used for text in Orbulon's stage, the Showdown stage and for the title screen logos of [[Puck 'er Up]] and [[Frenemy Frenzy]].
 
<gallery>
WWGIT_Frenemy_Frenzy.jpg|''WarioWare: Get it Together!'' Frenemy Frenzy
</gallery>


===RocknRoll===
===RocknRoll===
'''RocknRoll''' (ロックンロール) is a Point of Purchase typeface from Fontworks. It is based on Rodin. It is used for the interface in ''[[Mario Party 10]]'' for Western languages.
'''RocknRoll''' (ロックンロール ''Rokkunrōru'') is a Point of Purchase typeface from Fontworks. It is based on Rodin. It is used for the interface in ''[[Mario Party 10]]'' for Western languages.


===Rodin Maria===
===Rodin Maria===
'''Rodin Maria''' (ロダンマリア) is a sans serif typeface from Fontworks. It is Rodin with Maria kana. It is used for the interface in the following games:
'''Rodin Maria''' (ロダンマリア ''Rodan Maria'') is a sans serif typeface from Fontworks. It is Rodin with Maria kana. It is used for the interface in the following games:
*''Super Mario Sunshine'' (Japanese language)
*''Super Mario Sunshine'' (Japanese language)
*''Super Mario Galaxy'' (Japanese language)
*''Super Mario Galaxy'' (Japanese language)
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===Rodin NTLG===
===Rodin NTLG===
'''Rodin NTLG''' (ロダンNTLG) is a sans serif typeface from Fontworks. It is Rodin with New Type Labo Gothic kana. The kana stroke ends are horizontal or vertical. Rodin NTLG is the system font on [[Nintendo GameCube]], [[Wii]], [[Nintendo DSi]], [[Nintendo 3DS]] and [[Wii U]]. It is used for the interface in the following games:
'''Rodin NTLG''' (ロダンNTLG ''Rodan NTLG'') is a sans serif typeface from Fontworks. It is Rodin with New Type Labo Gothic kana. The kana stroke ends are horizontal or vertical. Rodin NTLG is the system font on [[Nintendo GameCube]], [[Wii]], [[Nintendo DSi]], [[Nintendo 3DS]] and [[Wii U]]. It is used for the interface in the following games:
*''[[Mario & Sonic (series)|Mario & Sonic]]'' games from ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]'' to the Nintendo 3DS version of ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]'' for Western languages and the Wii U version of ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Wii U)|Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]'' for the Japanese language
*''[[Mario & Sonic (series)|Mario & Sonic]]'' games from ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]'' to the Nintendo 3DS version of ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]'' for Western languages and the Wii U version of ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Wii U)|Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]'' for the Japanese language
*''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''
*''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''
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*''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''
*''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''
*''[[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury]]''
*''[[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury]]''
*''Super Mario Bros. Wonder'' (player names)
*[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Nintendo Switch)|''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' (Nintendo Switch)]]
===Rodin Rose===
'''Rodin Rose''' (ロダンローズ ''Rodan Rōzu'') is a sans serif typeface from Fontworks. It is Rodin with Rose kana.  It is used for the interface in ''Princess Peach: Showtime!''.


===Rodin Wanpaku===
===Rodin Wanpaku===
'''Rodin Wanpaku''' (ロダンわんぱく) is a sans serif typeface from Fontworks. It is Rodin with New Wanpaku Gothic kana.  It is used for the interface in the following games:
'''Rodin Wanpaku''' (ロダンわんぱく ''Rodan Wanpaku'') is a sans serif typeface from Fontworks. It is Rodin with New Wanpaku Gothic kana.  It is used for the interface in the following games:
*''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]''
*''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]''
*''[[Yoshi's Crafted World]]''
*''[[Yoshi's Crafted World]]''


===Rowdy===
===Rowdy===
'''Rowdy''' (ロウディ) is a sans serif typeface from Fontworks. It is based on Rodin. It is used for the interface in the following games:
[[File:MPSR E3 2016 screenshot 4.png|thumb|270px|The font used for the interface as seen in ''Mario Party: Star Rush'']]
'''Rowdy''' (ロウディ ''Roudi'') is a sans serif typeface from Fontworks. It is based on Rodin. It is used for the interface in the following games:
*''[[Mario Party: Star Rush]]''
*''[[Mario Party: Star Rush]]''
*''[[Mario Party: The Top 100]]''
*''[[Mario Party: The Top 100]]''
In ''[[Wario Land: Shake It!]]'', Rowdy is used for the "G" on [[Coin Bag (Wario Land: Shake It!)|Coin Bags]] and also for the "ON" and "OFF" on [[Certainty Switch]]es in the Japanese version only. In ''[[WarioWare Gold]]'', it is used for text in the Potluck Gang stage. It is also used for the "''Puzzle & Dragons''" portion of the ''[[Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition]]'' logo, and the "Arcade Edition" portion of the logo for ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 - Arcade Edition]]''.
<gallery>
Revers-a-Bomb MP Top 100 instructions.png|''Mario Party: The Top 100''
Potluck Gang WWG Game Over.png|''WarioWare Gold''
P&DSMBE logo.png|''Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition''
MAS Tokyo 2020 Arcade - placeholder logo 2.png|''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 - Arcade Edition''
</gallery>


===Seurat===
===Seurat===
[[File:NSMBUDX UI.jpg|thumb|350px|The font as seen in ''New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe'']]
[[File:NSMBUDX UI.jpg|thumb|350px|The font as seen in ''New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe'']]
'''Seurat''' (スーラ) is a rounded sans serif typeface from Fontworks. It is used for the interface in the following games:
'''Seurat''' (スーラ ''Sūra'') is a rounded sans serif typeface from Fontworks. It is used for the interface in the following games:
*''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''
*''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''
*''Super Mario 3D Land''
*''Super Mario 3D Land''
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*''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey''
*''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey''
*''[[New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe]]''
*''[[New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe]]''
*''[[Super Mario Bros. 35]]''
*''[[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]''
*''[[WarioWare: Move It!]]''
*''Super Mario RPG'' (Nintendo Switch)


===Seurat Capie===
===Seurat Capie===
'''Seurat Capie''' (スーラキャピー) is a rounded sans serif typeface from Fontworks. It is Seurat with Capie kana. It is used for the interface in the following games:
'''Seurat Capie''' (スーラキャピー ''Sūra Kyapī'') is a rounded sans serif typeface from Fontworks. It is Seurat with Capie kana. It is used for the interface in the following games:
*''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door'' (Japanese language)
*''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door'' (Japanese language)
*''[[Super Paper Mario]]'' (Japanese language)
*''[[Super Paper Mario]]'' (Japanese language)


===Slump===
===Slump===
'''Slump''' (スランプ) is a rounded sans serif typeface from Fontworks. It is based on Seurat. It is used for subtitles in ''Super Mario Sunshine'', as well as display text in ''Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat''.
'''Slump''' (スランプ ''Suranpu'') is a rounded sans serif typeface from Fontworks. It is based on Seurat. It is used for subtitles in ''Super Mario Sunshine'', pop-up boxes in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'', display text in ''Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat'', and subtitles in ''WarioWare: Move It!'' to denote characters and locations. In ''WarioWare: Smooth Moves'' and ''WarioWare Gold'', it is used for text in [[Ashley]]'s and [[Orbulon]]'s levels respectively.


===So Gei===
<gallery>
'''So Gei''' (綜藝体) is a sans serif typeface from DynaComware. It is used for the interface in the following games:
Toad_and_Toadette_Combo_Unlock_in_MKDD.png|''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''
WWSM Game Over Ashley and Red.png|''WarioWare: Smooth Moves''
Orbulon WWG Game Over.png|''WarioWare Gold''
</gallery>
 
===Sō Gei===
'''Sō Gei''' (綜藝体 ''Sō Gei-tai'') is a sans serif typeface from DynaComware. It is used for the interface in the following games:
*''Super Mario Maker'' (Japanese language)
*''Super Mario Maker'' (Japanese language)
*''Super Mario Maker 2'' (Japanese language)
*''Super Mario Maker 2'' (Japanese language)
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===UD Kakugo===
===UD Kakugo===
'''UD Kakugo''' (UD角ゴ) is a Universal Design sans serif typeface from Fontworks. Its Latin characters are classified as humanist. It is used for the interface in ''Super Mario Maker 2'' for Western languages. It is also used for the sticker text in ''Mario Party Superstars'' for Western languages.
'''UD Kakugo''' (UD角ゴ ''UD Kaku go'') is a Universal Design sans serif typeface from Fontworks. Its Latin characters are classified as humanist. It is used for the interface in ''Super Mario Maker 2'' and ''Tetris 99'' for Western languages. It is also used for the sticker text in ''Mario Party Superstars'' for Western languages.


===UD Marugo===
===UD Marugo===
'''UD Marugo''' (UD丸ゴ) is a Universal Design rounded sans serif typeface from Fontworks. It is used for the interface in ''Super Mario Party'' for Western languages.
'''UD Marugo''' (UD丸ゴ ''UD Maru go'') is a Universal Design rounded sans serif typeface from Fontworks. It is used for the interface in ''Super Mario Party'' for Western languages.


===UD Shin Go===
===UD Shin Go===
'''UD Shin Go''' (UD新ゴ) is a Universal Design sans serif typeface from Morisawa. Its Latin characters and numerals come from ClearTone SG, a humanist sans serif typeface also from Morisawa, with slight modifications, particularly in the letter "J". In UD Shin Go, "J" sits on the baseline; while in ClearTone SG, "J" descends below the baseline. UD Shin Go modified with a single story "g" from Latin small letter script g is the system font on [[Nintendo Switch]]. The unmodified UD Shin Go with a double story "g" is used for the interface in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020]]''.
'''UD Shin Go''' (UD新ゴ ''UD Shin go'') is a Universal Design sans serif typeface from Morisawa. Its Latin characters and numerals come from ClearTone SG, a humanist sans serif typeface also from Morisawa, with slight modifications, particularly in the letter "J". In UD Shin Go, "J" sits on the baseline; while in ClearTone SG, "J" descends below the baseline. UD Shin Go modified with a single story "g" from Latin small letter script g is the system font on [[Nintendo Switch]]. The unmodified UD Shin Go with a double story "g" is used for the interface in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020]]''.


===VAG Rounded===
===VAG Rounded===
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===Yuruka===
===Yuruka===
[[File:SunshineStation.png|thumb|200px|Yuruka used in ''Yoshi's Crafted World'']]
[[File:SunshineStation.png|thumb|200px|Yuruka used in ''Yoshi's Crafted World'']]
'''Yuruka''' (ユールカ) is a Point of Purchase typeface from Fontworks. It is used for the interface in ''Yoshi's Crafted World''.
'''Yuruka''' (ユールカ ''Yūruka'') is a Point of Purchase typeface from Fontworks. It is used for the interface in ''Yoshi's Crafted World''.
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==Logos==
==Logos==
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|[[File:Wario Ware Inc Mega Party Game$.svg|150px]]
|[[File:Wario Ware Inc Mega Party Game$.svg|150px]]
|''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$!]]''
|''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$!]]''
|-
|Antique Olive
|Fonderie Olive, Linotype
|[[File:MTUS logo.png|200px]]
|''[[Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash]]'' (Antique Olive Compact)
|-
|rowspan=3|Bauhaus
|rowspan=3|Fotostar
|[[File:Yoshis island logo.png|200px]]
|''[[Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3]]'' (Bold)
|-
|[[File:Nintendo Land.svg|200px]]
|''[[Nintendo Land]]'' (Bold)
|-
|[[File:MM&FACAmericanLogo.png|200px]]
|''[[Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge]]'' (Bold)
|-
|Blackplotan
|7NTypes
|[[File:TSMBM_Logo.png|150px]]
|''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]''
|-
|-
|Cancun
|Cancun
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|[[File:DKKoS EU Logo.jpg|100px]]
|[[File:DKKoS EU Logo.jpg|100px]]
|''[[DK: King of Swing]]'' (European logo)
|''[[DK: King of Swing]]'' (European logo)
|-
|El Grande
|The Font Bureau, Inc.
|[[File:M&LDT Logo2.png|200px]]
|''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]''
|-
|-
|FF CrashBangWallop
|FF CrashBangWallop
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|''[[Mario Hoops 3-on-3]]''
|''[[Mario Hoops 3-on-3]]''
|-
|-
|rowspan=2 | Futura
|FF Mark
|rowspan=2 | Linotype
|FontFont
|[[File:MarioisMissingArt3.png|200px]]
|[[File:Logo-Super Mario 3D All-Stars.png|100px]]
|''[[Mario is Missing!]]'' (Futura Extra Bold)
|''[[Super Mario 3D All-Stars]]''
|-
|[[File:MH3on3 logo EU.png|200px]]
|''[[Mario Hoops 3-on-3|Mario Slam Basketball]]'' (Futura Extra Bold)
|-
|-
|Gill Sans
|Gill Sans
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|''[[Super Mario Run]]'' (Gill Sans MT Pro Display Extra Bold)
|''[[Super Mario Run]]'' (Gill Sans MT Pro Display Extra Bold)
|-
|-
|Handel Gothic
|Gotham
|—
|Hoefler&Co
|[[File:MPT EnglishLogo.jpg|150px]]
|[[File:Logo-Super Mario 3D All-Stars.png|100px]]
|''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'' (modified or lookalike)
|''[[Super Mario 3D All-Stars]]'' (Gotham Ultra)
|-
|-
|Impact
|Impact
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|''[[Mario Tennis: Power Tour]]''
|''[[Mario Tennis: Power Tour]]''
|-
|-
|ITC American Typewriter
|rowspan=2 | ITC American Typewriter
|ITC
|rowspan=2 | ITC
|[[File:MariosPicrossArt4.png|150px]]
|''[[Mario's Picross]]''
|-
|[[File:Dr. Mario- Miracle Cure Logo.jpg|200px]]
|[[File:Dr. Mario- Miracle Cure Logo.jpg|200px]]
|''[[Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure]]'' (ITC American Typewriter Pro Bold)
|''[[Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure]]'' (ITC American Typewriter Pro Bold)
|-
|-
|Lithos
|Optima
|Adobe Type
|Linotype
|[[File:MarioSonicOlympicGamesLogoTrans.png|200px]]
|[[File:Princess Peach Showtime logo.png|150px]]
|''[[Mario & Sonic (series)|Mario & Sonic]]'' series
|''[[Princess Peach: Showtime!]]'' (Optima Pro Black)
|-
|OnStage Serial
|SoftMaker
|[[File:MKDD Main Logo.png|200px]]
|''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' (OnStage Serial Black)
|-
|-
|Piepie
|Dharma Type
|[[File:WarioWare GiT Logo.svg|150px]]
|''[[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]''
|-
|-
|rowspan=2 | Pop Happiness (Popハッピネス)
|rowspan=2 | Pop Happiness (Popハッピネス)
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|[[File:Luigi's Mansion logo.png|150px]]
|[[File:Luigi's Mansion logo.png|150px]]
|''[[Luigi's Mansion (series)|Luigi's Mansion]]'' series
|''[[Luigi's Mansion (series)|Luigi's Mansion]]'' series
|-
|Puffin Display Soft
|Bold Monday
|[[File:SMBW logo.png|150px]]
|''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]'' (Puffin Display Soft Black)
|-
|rowspan=2 | Pump
|rowspan=2 | ITC, Letraset
|[[File:NSMB2.png|200px]]
|''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' (Bold)
|-
|[[File:NintendoBadgeArcade Logo.png|200px]]
|''[[Nintendo Badge Arcade]]'' (Bold)
|-
|-
|Rockwell
|Rockwell
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|[[File:MSB Logo.jpg|200px]]
|[[File:MSB Logo.jpg|200px]]
|''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'' (Rockwell Std Extra Bold)
|''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'' (Rockwell Std Extra Bold)
|-
|Rowdy (ロウディ)
|Fontworks
|[[File:P&DSMBE logo.png|200px]]
|''[[Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition]]''
|-
|-
|rowspan=2 | Showcard Gothic
|rowspan=2 | Showcard Gothic
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|[[File:SMO Sticker - Forgotten Isle.png|100px]]
|[[File:SMO Sticker - Forgotten Isle.png|100px]]
|[[Lost Kingdom|Forgotten Isle]] sticker. (''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'')
|[[Lost Kingdom|Forgotten Isle]] sticker. (''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'')
|-
|Chiaro
|Fontworks
|[[File:SMO Sticker - Tostarena.png|100px]]
|[[Sand Kingdom|Tostarena]] sticker. (''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'')
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|-
|Impact
|Impact
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|[[File:SMO Bowser Peach Wedding.jpg|250px]]
|[[File:SMO Bowser Peach Wedding.jpg|250px]]
|Bowser and Peach's wedding poster. (modified; ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'')
|Bowser and Peach's wedding poster. (modified; ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'')
|-
|Lithos
|Adobe Type
|[[File:SMO Sticker - Mount Volbono.png|100px]]
|[[Luncheon Kingdom|Mount Volbono]] sticker. (''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'')
|-
|-
|Snell Roundhand
|Snell Roundhand
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|[[Moon Kingdom|Honeylune Ridge]] sticker. (''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'')
|[[Moon Kingdom|Honeylune Ridge]] sticker. (''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'')
|}
|}
==References==
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[[Category:Lists|Fonts]]
[[Category:Lists|Fonts]]

Latest revision as of 21:16, May 15, 2024

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This is a list of typefaces used in games and related media within the Super Mario franchise.

Major usageEdit

Classic Super Mario typefaceEdit

 
Comparison of the two versions

The first Super Mario font is an uneven sans serif typeface designed by Nintendo in 1988. It is used for the logos and, later, interfaces of Super Mario games from Super Mario Bros. 3 to Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Though mostly the same, a second version of the font was designed following the release of Super Mario 64, which would take over as the primary version from then on. It lacked a fully defined character set, which lead to many different interpretations. This remained the case for the font even after the overhaul, likely inciting the shift over to the modern Super Mario font.

Used in tandem with other fonts throughout the 2000's, it was fully replaced with the modern font with the release of Super Mario 3D Land, being last seen on the logo for Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games, albeit an early logo for Paper Mario: Sticker Star used a design partially based on this typeface before being changed to the modern Super Mario typeface for the final release.

Modern Super Mario typefaceEdit

 
The current Super Mario logo introduced in Super Mario 3D Land uses the modern Super Mario typeface.
 
Demonstration.

The modern Super Mario typeface is an uneven sans serif typeface designed by Nintendo in the early 2010s. It was experimented with by Nintendo in the lead up to the release of the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, with the first use of the modern font appearing in the spine art of Super Mario Galaxy 2. Early versions appeared in games such as Mario Sports Mix, featuring a character set closer to the classic font. The font in its current form was officially introduced with the release of Super Mario 3D Land in 2011 and has since become the single Super Mario typeface, used for logos, menus, HUDs, and other text across the Super Mario franchise.

  • Mario Sports Mix logo with the early version

  • Preliminary logo for Super Mario 3D Land, featuring the final font but with classic colors

  • Logo for Super Mario 3D Land

  • English/international logo for The Super Mario Bros. Movie

  • Slovenian logo for The Super Mario Bros. Movie with the "SUPER MARIO" in the modern font, which is also used for the Lithuanian and Vietnamese logos

  • All characters in the modern Super Mario font

  • Nintendo's recruitment book 2020

  • Lettering seen in the May 2023 game update trailer for the Game Boy Advance - Nintendo Switch Online application[1]

  • Picture of Mario in which his name, using this typeface, is also shown

  • Donkey Kong's name

  • Luigi's name

  • Cat Mario's name

  • Toad's name

  • Picture of Bowser in which his name, using this typeface, is also shown

  • Peach's name

  • Traditional Chinese logo for the Mario Dōjō event hold at Nintendo Live 2023 HONGKONG and Nintendo Live 2023 TAIPEI

Modern Super Mario Bros. typefaceEdit

The modern Super Mario Bros. typeface is first seen in New Super Mario Bros., based on the logo for Super Mario Bros. Deluxe, which is in turn based on the logo for the Super Mario All-Stars version of Super Mario Bros. It is geometrical with vertical stems with circular joints for shapes such as "A" and "M" and horizontal strokes that end before meeting left-hand vertical stems. Super Mario Bros. Wonder introduces a lowercase set of characters for this typeface.

Other than every New Super Mario Bros. game logo as well as Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition and Super Mario Run, it is also seen in Mario Super Sluggers and Super Mario Bros. Wonder for display text, as well as in The Super Mario Bros. Movie for the Super Mario Bros. Plumbing logo.

  • New Super Mario Bros.

  • Mario Super Sluggers

  • Super Mario Bros. Plumbing

  • Lowercase characters, as seen in Super Mario Bros. Wonder

  • The preliminary logo for New Super Mario Bros. used a design drawn from Super Mario Bros. Deluxe

Classic HUD typefaceEdit

 
All characters in the font

This design was used from Super Mario 64 until Mario and Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games for the Nintendo 3DS, appearing throughout games on the Nintendo 64, GameCube, and Wii. Some of its distinct features are the pointed, obelisk-shaped "A", the flat, wide "E", and the overall stocky, top-larger-than-bottom measures, giving it a more whimsical appearance if compared to earlier Super Mario typefaces, which were designed in the opposite way.

This typeface was primarily used for in-game text outside of dialogue (i.e HUDs and menus). Given the lack of standardization on the first Super Mario typeface, this one was also often used for placeholder logos, at times when new characters for the first font could not be drawn. It was also used for the logo of Super Mario Sunshine.

Paper Mario typefaceEdit

A design similar to the classic HUD design above, used for in-game display text in Paper Mario games up to Paper Mario: Sticker Star.

  • Paper Mario

  • Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

  • Super Paper Mario

  • Paper Mario: Sticker Star

Super Mario Maker typefaceEdit

 
Super Mario Maker logo uses the Super Mario Maker font.

The Super Mario Maker font is a geometric sans serif typeface designed by Nintendo in 2015 and 2019, with the lowercase typeface designed on the latter date. It is used for the interface in Super Mario Maker and Super Mario Maker 2, with the lowercase typeface used in the latter game.

Super Mario 256Edit

Super Mario 256 is a fanmade font designed to replicate the modern Super Mario typeface, and was created by DaFont user fsuarez913.[2] The typeface was first published online in 2012, and quickly became widespread.[3] Compared to the font it imitates, Super Mario 256 is slightly bolder and wider, and several characters are drawn at different angles.

Despite its nature as an unofficial fan project, Super Mario 256 has made its way into official media on multiple occasions. In particular, the covers for Super Mario Manga Mania and Super Mario Compact Disco – 35th Anniversary Edition, the LEGO Super Mario set "Nabbit at Toad's Shop", the logo for LEGO Super Mario Goal and the in-game score, a few social media advertisements for Super Mario 3D World and the Nintendo Switch remake of Super Mario RPG, and the Japanese Square Enix strategy guide for Super Mario RPG on Nintendo Switch feature the typeface.[4]

  • The cover for Super Mario Manga Mania

  • Album cover for Super Mario Compact Disco – 35th Anniversary Edition

  • Graphic promoting Super Mario 3D World

  • LEGO Super Mario. Super Mario 256 is seen in the sign reading "SHOP".

  • Character card promoting the Super Mario RPG remake

  • Icon for LEGO Super Mario Goal, using the font for the word "GOAL"

AdLib BT/AlorEdit

 
AdLib BT/Alor used in Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon

AdLib BT/Alor is an uneven sans serif typeface from Alan Carr. It is used for the interface in the following games:

Additionally, it is used in the instruction booklets for Mario Party 4 and 5.

AnitoEdit

Anito (アニト Anito) is a rounded sans serif typeface from Type Labo. It is used for the interface in Super Mario Maker.

A-OTF Folk ProEdit

A-OTF Folk Pro is a sans serif typeface from Morisawa. It is used for the interface in Super Smash Bros. Melee, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, and Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U.

ArialEdit

 
Arial Black, used for the "WINNER" and "Total" text.

Arial is a sans serif typeface from Monotype. It was used for the HUD of the E3 preview of New Super Mario Bros. Wii.

Arial Black is used for certain text in Super Smash Bros. Melee.

Berlin SansEdit

KONG Letters in Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D.

Berlin Sans is a sans-serif typeface from The Font Bureau. It is used in its heavier variants for the KONG Letters in Donkey Kong Country games starting with Donkey Kong Country Returns.

BossEdit

 

Boss by SoftMaker is used in WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase for text in Dribble & Spitz's stage, although with a modified "G", which features a left spur in the game.

Broadway Com RomanEdit

Broadway Com Roman by Linotype is used in Super Mario 3D All-Stars for display text.

CaratEdit

Carat UB (カラットＵＢ Karatto UB) is a font from Fontworks used for text in the WarioWatch stage of WarioWare Gold, as well as in Wario's and Dribble & Spitz's levels and in the Play-o-Pedia in WarioWare: Get It Together!.

  • WarioWare: Get It Together! Wario stage

  • WarioWare: Get It Together! Dribble & Spitz stage

  • WarioWare: Get It Together! Play-o-pedia

ChiaroEdit

 
Chiaro in use in Luigi's Mansion.

Chiaro (キアロ Kiaro) is a sans serif typeface from Fontworks. It is used for controller setting texts in Luigi's Mansion.

Chiaro is also minorly seen in Super Mario Odyssey, where it is featured in the Tostarena sticker.

  • Super Mario Odyssey Tostarena sticker

DF GothicEdit

 
DF Gothic is used for the fighter introduction screens in the latest Super Smash Bros. games.

DF Gothic (ＤＦゴシック体 DF Goshikku-tai) is a typeface from Fontworks most prominently used in Super Smash Bros. games, with the exception of Ultimate. In the original Super Smash Bros., it is used for pre-match loading screens in the 1P Game, as well as unlock messages; in Melee and Brawl, it is used for How to Play; and in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U, it is the primary large text font.

It is also has minor usage in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on the Bullet Bill Speed Trials logo, which uses its Ultra Heavy (ＤＦＰ超極太ゴシック体) font.

DF UD GothicEdit

DF UD Gothic (DF UDゴシック体 DF UD Goshikku-tai) is a Universal Design sans serif typeface from Dynacomware. It is used for the interface in Super Mario Maker 2 for the Japanese language.

DFP Gyō KaishoEdit

DFP Gyō Kaisho (ＤＦＰ行楷書 DFP Gyō Kaisho) is a script typeface by DynaFont. Designed to replicate the brush strokes of Japanese calligraphy, it is used for text from the Temple of Form in WarioWare: Smooth Moves in Japanese and languages using the Latin script.

DIN 2014Edit

 
Super Mario Bros. Wonder

DIN 2014 is a sans serif typeface from ParaType. It is a variant of DIN 1451 and is used for the interface in Super Mario Bros. Wonder.

Dom CasualEdit

Dom Casual is a typeface from American Type Founders. It is used both in The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! and the Donkey Kong Country television series (in its bold variant) for general text, including title cards and credits information. It is also used in the Super Mario World television series for credits only.

ErasEdit

 
Eras Bold, used for the ordinal suffixes in Super Smash Bros. Melee.

Eras is a typeface from ITC. Eras Bold is used in Super Smash Bros. Melee for the ordinal number suffixes on the winner screen.

FuturaEdit

 

Futura is a sans-serif typeface from Bauersche Gießerei. It is used for interface text in Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle and display text in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope in its Condensed Extra Bold variant. In Mario Tennis Aces it is used for some interface text and for light displays on stadium courts.

It is present on the boxart logos for Mario is Missing! (Extra Bold) and Mario's Time Machine (Extra Bold and Extra Bold Condensed), and on the logo for Mario Slam Basketball.

  • Mario is Missing!

  • Mario's Time Machine

  • Mario Slam Basketball

  • Mario Tennis Aces

GigaGEdit

GigaG (ギガG GigaG) is a sans serif typeface from Visual Design Laboratory (視覚デザイン研究所 Shikaku Dezain Kenkyūjo). It is used for the interface in Mario Golf: Super Rush for the Japanese language.

Gill SansEdit

 

Gill Sans is a sans-serif typeface from Monotype. It is used for the KONG Letters in the original trilogy of Donkey Kong Country games.

Gill Kayo, a heavy relative of Gill Sans, is used extensively in Donkey Kong Country for interface text (including the "Nintendo presents" splash screen) as well as in-universe scenery text. In Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest, it is used once again for scenery signs and also for the Cranky's Video Game Heroes screen.

Handel GothicEdit

Handel Gothic is a sans serif typeface originally from FotoStar. Handel Gothic with a straight leg on "R", a straight lower leg on "k", and a double-v "w", modified with a short line on the top left of the "1", is used for the interface in Luigi's Mansion 3 for Western languages.

Handel Gothic also is used in the logo for Mario Power Tennis and for the "Mario Tennis" logo displayed on courts in Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash.

  • Mario Power Tennis

  • Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash

Highway GothicEdit

Highway Gothic is a sans serif typeface developed by the United States Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). It is used for text in The Super Mario Bros. Movie.

HummingEdit

Humming (ハミング Hamingu) is a rounded sans serif typeface from Fontworks. It is used for the interface in the following games:

ITC BookmanEdit

ITC Bookman is used in The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 for episode title cards, in its Bold variant.

ITC KabelEdit

 
Game & Wario.

ITC Kabel is a sans-serif typeface used in Game & Wario in its Ultra variant for display as well as body text. In WarioWare Gold, it is used once again for microgame commands, like in Game & Wario's Gamer. It is also used in Mario Strikers: Battle League for display text.

ITC Kabel is also used prominently in Super Smash Bros., being present also on the game's logo. It is also present on the logos for Mario Kart 64 for the "64" (Medium) and Mario vs. Donkey Kong games for the "VS." portion (Bold). Additionally, it is used in the instruction booklets for Super Mario 64 and Mario Party.

  • Super Smash Bros.

  • Mario Kart 64

  • Mario vs. Donkey Kong

KakureiEdit

Kakurei by Fontworks is used in WarioWare: Move It! for the text for the Forms.

KurokaneEdit

Kurokane (くろかね Kurokane) is a sans serif typeface from Fontworks. It is used for the sticker text in Mario Party Superstars for the Japanese language. It is also widely used in WarioWare games starting from WarioWare Gold, as well as in Rhythm Heaven Megamix.

Kyo GekiEdit

Kyo Geki (京劇体 Kyō Geki-tai) is an uneven sans serif typeface from DynaComware. It is used for the interface in Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon for kana and kanji and in the Japanese and American versions of Mario Party 8.

LineGEdit

LineG (ラインG RainG) is a sans serif typeface from Visual Design Laboratory. It is used for the interface in Super Mario Bros. Wonder for the kanji.

LithosEdit

Lithos, in its Black variant, is employed for certain display text in Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!, Donkey Kong Land III and Wario Land 3 and for general interface text in Donkey Kong 64. Mario's Game Gallery also features Lithos Black for the game's title on the main menu, and Super Mario 64 uses it for the "COURSE" text on course icons.

More recently, it has been used for the logo of the Mario & Sonic games (once again in the form of Lithos Black), and has appeared in Super Mario Odyssey as part of the Mount Volbono sticker.

LogoGEdit

LogoG (ロゴG RogoG) is a sans serif typeface from Visual Design Laboratory. Its Latin characters are similar to Eurostile. It is used for the interface in Super Mario Bros. Wonder for the kana.

LogonaEdit

 
Logona was used for the interface in Mario Golf: Super Rush pre-release for Japanese and Western languages. In the final game, UD Shin Go is used for the interface for Western languages.

Logona (ロゴナ Rogona) is a sans serif typeface from Visual Design Laboratory. Its Latin characters are similar to Eurostile. It is used for the interface in Mario Golf: Super Rush for the Japanese language and the interface in the Super Mario RPG remake for display text.

Mario Party TextboxEdit

Mario Party Textbox is used for the interface in the English version of Mario Party.

Mario Party Textbox FR/DEEdit

Mario Party Textbox FR/DE is used for the interface in the French and German versions of Mario Party.

Mario Party 2/3 TextboxEdit

 
Most characters in the font

Mario Party 2/3 Textbox is, as the name implies, used for the interface in Western versions of Mario Party 2 and 3.

Mario Party 4-7 TextboxEdit

Mario Party 4-7 Textbox is, as the name implies, used for the interface in Western versions of Mario Party 4, 5, 6, and 7, as well as Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix and the European version of Mario Party 8.

  • All characters in the font

Mario Party HudsonEdit

Mario Party Hudson is used for large text in all Hudson Soft-developed Mario Party installments.

MysteryEdit

Mystery (ミステリ Misuterī) is an uneven serif typeface from Fontworks. It is based on Matisse (マティス Matisu), a serif typeface also from Fontworks. It is used for the location name HUD in Luigi's Mansion.

Neo SansEdit

Neo Sans is a sans serif typeface from Monotype. It is used for the interface in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 for Western languages.

NeulandEdit

Neuland is a typeface from Klingspor. It is used in Donkey Kong Country Returns and Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze for display text, such as menu titles and level titles on the map and loading screens, as well as menu text in Returns.

New CezanneEdit

New Cezanne is a sans-serif typeface from Fontworks. It is used in WarioWare: Get It Together! and WarioWare: Move It! for display text.

New RodinEdit

New Rodin (ニューロダン Nyū Rodan) is a sans serif typeface from Fontworks. Its Latin characters are similar to Eurostile. It is used for the interface in the following games:

NoyhEdit

Noyh is a sans-serif typeface from Typesketchbook. It is used in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope in its R Medium variant for body text.

Pop FuryEdit

 
Pop Fury used for the controller setting label and the letters labeling the controller buttons in Luigi's Mansion

Pop Fury (Popフューリ Pop Fyūri) is a Point of Purchase typeface from Fontworks. It is used for the controller setting label and the letters labeling the controller buttons in Luigi's Mansion.

Pop HappinessEdit

Pop Happiness (Popハッピネス Pop Happinesu) is a Point of Purchase typeface from Fontworks. It is used for the interface in the following games:

Additionally, in Mario Tennis for the Nintendo 64, it is used on the court selection screen when listing ball speed/bounce.

Pop JoyEdit

Pop Joy (Popジョイ Pop Joi) is a rounded Point of Purchase typeface from Fontworks. It is used for the interface in the Paper Mario games for Western languages since Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, as well as Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour. Pop Joy is also used in WarioWare Gold as the text for Penny's stage.

POP MixEdit

POP Mix (POPミックス POP Mikkusu) is a Point of Purchase typeface from DynaComware. It is used for the interface in Luigi's Mansion 3 for the Japanese language.

RaglanEdit

Raglan UB (ラグランＵＢ Raguran UB) is a typeface from Fontworks, an Ultra Bold derivative of Rodin. It is used for interface text in Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker. In WarioWare Gold, it is used for text in the Dancing Team and Wario Deluxe's stages. In WarioWare: Get it Together!, it is used for text in Orbulon's stage, the Showdown stage and for the title screen logos of Puck 'er Up and Frenemy Frenzy.

  • WarioWare: Get it Together! Frenemy Frenzy

RocknRollEdit

RocknRoll (ロックンロール Rokkunrōru) is a Point of Purchase typeface from Fontworks. It is based on Rodin. It is used for the interface in Mario Party 10 for Western languages.

Rodin MariaEdit

Rodin Maria (ロダンマリア Rodan Maria) is a sans serif typeface from Fontworks. It is Rodin with Maria kana. It is used for the interface in the following games:

  • Super Mario Sunshine (Japanese language)
  • Super Mario Galaxy (Japanese language)
  • Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Japanese language)
  • Mario Party 10 (Japanese language)

Rodin NTLGEdit

Rodin NTLG (ロダンNTLG Rodan NTLG) is a sans serif typeface from Fontworks. It is Rodin with New Type Labo Gothic kana. The kana stroke ends are horizontal or vertical. Rodin NTLG is the system font on Nintendo GameCube, Wii, Nintendo DSi, Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. It is used for the interface in the following games:

Rodin RoseEdit

Rodin Rose (ロダンローズ Rodan Rōzu) is a sans serif typeface from Fontworks. It is Rodin with Rose kana. It is used for the interface in Princess Peach: Showtime!.

Rodin WanpakuEdit

Rodin Wanpaku (ロダンわんぱく Rodan Wanpaku) is a sans serif typeface from Fontworks. It is Rodin with New Wanpaku Gothic kana. It is used for the interface in the following games:

RowdyEdit

 
The font used for the interface as seen in Mario Party: Star Rush

Rowdy (ロウディ Roudi) is a sans serif typeface from Fontworks. It is based on Rodin. It is used for the interface in the following games:

In Wario Land: Shake It!, Rowdy is used for the "G" on Coin Bags and also for the "ON" and "OFF" on Certainty Switches in the Japanese version only. In WarioWare Gold, it is used for text in the Potluck Gang stage. It is also used for the "Puzzle & Dragons" portion of the Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition logo, and the "Arcade Edition" portion of the logo for Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 - Arcade Edition.

  • Mario Party: The Top 100

  • WarioWare Gold

  • Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition

  • Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 - Arcade Edition

SeuratEdit

 
The font as seen in New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe

Seurat (スーラ Sūra) is a rounded sans serif typeface from Fontworks. It is used for the interface in the following games:

Seurat CapieEdit

Seurat Capie (スーラキャピー Sūra Kyapī) is a rounded sans serif typeface from Fontworks. It is Seurat with Capie kana. It is used for the interface in the following games:

  • Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Japanese language)
  • Super Paper Mario (Japanese language)

SlumpEdit

Slump (スランプ Suranpu) is a rounded sans serif typeface from Fontworks. It is based on Seurat. It is used for subtitles in Super Mario Sunshine, pop-up boxes in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, display text in Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat, and subtitles in WarioWare: Move It! to denote characters and locations. In WarioWare: Smooth Moves and WarioWare Gold, it is used for text in Ashley's and Orbulon's levels respectively.

  • Mario Kart: Double Dash!!

  • WarioWare: Smooth Moves

  • WarioWare Gold

Sō GeiEdit

Sō Gei (綜藝体 Sō Gei-tai) is a sans serif typeface from DynaComware. It is used for the interface in the following games:

  • Super Mario Maker (Japanese language)
  • Super Mario Maker 2 (Japanese language)
  • Luigi's Mansion 3 (Japanese language)
  • Mario Party 8

TheSansEdit

TheSans is a sans serif typeface from LucasFonts, designed by Lucas de Groot. A version of this typeface, TheSans Rio 2016, is used for the interface in the Wii U version of Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games for Western languages.

UD KakugoEdit

UD Kakugo (UD角ゴ UD Kaku go) is a Universal Design sans serif typeface from Fontworks. Its Latin characters are classified as humanist. It is used for the interface in Super Mario Maker 2 and Tetris 99 for Western languages. It is also used for the sticker text in Mario Party Superstars for Western languages.

UD MarugoEdit

UD Marugo (UD丸ゴ UD Maru go) is a Universal Design rounded sans serif typeface from Fontworks. It is used for the interface in Super Mario Party for Western languages.

UD Shin GoEdit

UD Shin Go (UD新ゴ UD Shin go) is a Universal Design sans serif typeface from Morisawa. Its Latin characters and numerals come from ClearTone SG, a humanist sans serif typeface also from Morisawa, with slight modifications, particularly in the letter "J". In UD Shin Go, "J" sits on the baseline; while in ClearTone SG, "J" descends below the baseline. UD Shin Go modified with a single story "g" from Latin small letter script g is the system font on Nintendo Switch. The unmodified UD Shin Go with a double story "g" is used for the interface in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.

VAG RoundedEdit

VAG Rounded is a widely used rounded sans-serif typeface. It is seen in Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, where it is used for general text.

YurukaEdit

 
Yuruka used in Yoshi's Crafted World

Yuruka (ユールカ Yūruka) is a Point of Purchase typeface from Fontworks. It is used for the interface in Yoshi's Crafted World.

LogosEdit

Typeface Foundry Usage
Ad Lib ATF   WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$!
Antique Olive Fonderie Olive, Linotype   Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash (Antique Olive Compact)
Bauhaus Fotostar   Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3 (Bold)
  Nintendo Land (Bold)
  Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge (Bold)
Blackplotan 7NTypes   The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Cancun Corel   Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door
Compacta Letraset   Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
Eclat Image Club   DK: King of Swing (European logo)
El Grande The Font Bureau, Inc.   Mario & Luigi: Dream Team
FF CrashBangWallop FontFont   Mario Hoops 3-on-3
FF Mark FontFont   Super Mario 3D All-Stars
Gill Sans Monotype   Super Mario Run (Gill Sans MT Pro Display Extra Bold)
Gotham Hoefler&Co   Super Mario 3D All-Stars (Gotham Ultra)
Impact Stephenson Blake   Mario Tennis: Power Tour
ITC American Typewriter ITC   Mario's Picross
  Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure (ITC American Typewriter Pro Bold)
Optima Linotype   Princess Peach: Showtime! (Optima Pro Black)
Piepie Dharma Type   WarioWare: Get It Together!
Pop Happiness (Popハッピネス) Fontworks   Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Color) (Japanese)
  Luigi's Mansion series
Puffin Display Soft Bold Monday   Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Puffin Display Soft Black)
Pump ITC, Letraset   New Super Mario Bros. 2 (Bold)
  Nintendo Badge Arcade (Bold)
Rockwell Monotype   Mario Superstar Baseball (Rockwell Std Extra Bold)
Showcard Gothic The Font Bureau, Inc.   Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
  DK: King of Swing (North American logo)
Times New Roman Monotype   Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time

Minor usageEdit

Typeface Foundry Usage
Brush Script ATF   Forgotten Isle sticker. (Super Mario Odyssey)
Impact Stephenson Blake   Cranky's Video Game Heroes. (Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance))
Khamden Script Solidtype   Bowser and Peach's wedding poster. (modified; Super Mario Odyssey)
Snell Roundhand Linotype   Bubblaine sticker. (Super Mario Odyssey)
Stencil Ludlow Typograph, ATF   Steam Gardens sticker. (modified; Super Mario Odyssey)
VAG Rounded —   Honeylune Ridge sticker. (Super Mario Odyssey)

ReferencesEdit

  1. ^ Nintendo of America (May 19, 2023). Game Boy Advance – May 2023 Game Updates – Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. YouTube. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
  2. ^ fsuarez913 | dafont.com. dafont.com. Retrieved January 31, 2024. (Archived February 1, 2024, 02:16:18 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
  3. ^ Super Mario 256 - comments | dafont.com. dafont.com. Retrieved January 31, 2024. (Archived July 18, 2012, 192826 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
  4. ^ @MikeLuckas (January 31, 2024). Post. X. Retrieved February 9, 2024. (Archived January 9, 2024, 17:50:57 UTC via archive.today.)
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