On Typekit: An 18th century twist on Hobo?

Every Tuesday, I highlight a typeface from Typekit that's included for free with your Adobe Creative Cloud subscription.

James Edmundson designed a modern version of Morris Fuller Benton’s much maligned Hobo. The new version, Hobeaux comes in a variety of weights and a modern character set. But alas, that’s not the Hobeaux I’m talking about today.

That’s right, there is another. Hobeaux Rococeaux. An bizarrely ornate, flourished version of Hobo — hence the style name Rococeaux. I’ll be honest, I have no idea where I would ever use Hoboeaux Rococoeaux, but the fact that it exists and is available as part of your Creative Cloud subscription… it makes me want to find a reason to use it somewhere.

(Not sure how to add fonts from Typekit to your computer? Check out this Adobe Help document on how to install Typekit desktop fonts.)

Bob Wertz writes about design, technology and pop culture at Sketchbook B. Bob is a Columbia, South Carolina-based designer, creative director, college instructor, husband and dad. He’s particularly obsessed with typography, the creative process and the tools we use to create. In his spare time, he loves a good typographic pun. Follow Bob on Twitter and Instagram.