Emil J. Klumpp
Emil J. Klumpp (born 1912, died 1997) designed Murray Hill for the American Type Founders (ATF) in 1956. For decades, Murray Hill has proved itself as a versatile script typeface. Its design represents an unusually successful conversion of an informal calligraphic hand into a usable typographic tool. The style of the letters in the design is representative of mid-20th Century Americana. The letterforms’ delicate curves give the typeface a distinctly feminine feeling as well. This makes the typeface a great choice for use in advertising anything that would have fit in a 1950s home, or interested a 1950s housewife. The name of the typeface itself stems from the idea of 1950s suburban happiness: Murray Hill is the name of a small town in New Jersey.
Good placements for this typeface might include on the packaging of kitchen products, baking goods, or house cleaning supplies. Murray Hill is also a good choice for refrigerator and toaster logos; in fact, the fine script should look good on anything shiny and metallic. Its cozy, "at-home" feeling is well suited for smaller use on invitations, engagement announcements, and other greeting cards.
Good placements for this typeface might include on the packaging of kitchen products, baking goods, or house cleaning supplies. Murray Hill is also a good choice for refrigerator and toaster logos; in fact, the fine script should look good on anything shiny and metallic. Its cozy, "at-home" feeling is well suited for smaller use on invitations, engagement announcements, and other greeting cards.