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using the current logo that its "SCTV" lettermark being the modified version of Interstate Black, while initially used Interstate as its branding font for its programming promotion. However, in the following years, the network's programming promotion font changed into the various fonts in the
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in a graphical update in 2005. It was mainly retired in 2008, for Helvetica Neue and Akzidenz-Grotesk; however, the font continued to be used on IntelliStar systems until November 2013, as part of a rebranding.
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are open, even in the bold and bold condensed weights, further contributing to legibility. Punctuation is based on a rectangular shape, while official FHWA punctuation is based on a circular shape.
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sign/logo uses this font in Compressed Bold. Radio times and the Daily Mirror newspaper use the font in their TV guide and headlines. Virgin Media 360 use it on their interface.
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Parachute Type Foundry designed the PF Grand Gothik Variable typeface, based on the Interstate typeface, with OpenType features.
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The font is used by a number of large organizations in their logotype and branding materials. Notable examples include
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Parachute Type Foundry also designed the PF Highway Sans typeface, which also based on the Interstate typeface.
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adopted the use of Interstate in marketing materials and reports as part of a new global visual identity.
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The terminals of ascending and descending strokes are cut at an angle to the stroke (see lowercase
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Ray Larabie also designed the Expressway typeface, which also based on the Interstate typeface.
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following years, while the "SCTV" wordmark on its logo remain intact since been.
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ad campaign, utilizing Interstate as its primary typeface for all ad material.
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On January 29, 2005, the Indonesian television broadcaster
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Friedl, Friedrich; Ott, Nicolaus; Stein, Bernard (1998).
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uses Interstate Light Condensed for all in-game text.
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Frere-Jones' Interstate typeface, while optimal for
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