Banco (typeface)

Banco (typeface)

Infobox font
name = Banco


style = Display
date = 1951
creator = Roger Excoffon
foundry = Olive
sample = |

Banco is an inclined titling typeface. It was designed by Roger Excoffon for the Fonderie Olive foundry in 1951.

Due to its extensive use on Bob Marley and the Wailers' Natty Dread album sleeve, it has become broadly associated with Reggae music and the Caribbean.

See also: Samples of display typefaces


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