# Beard Typography Kyle Bean Puts Odd Gingers in Top Hats With Word-Sculpted Facial Hair By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-06-12 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beard-typography References: [kylebean](http://www.kylebean.co.uk/portfolio/) If you're going to try and sell something with words, you might as well say it in the most attention-grabbing way possible. Kyle Bean was the art director of these chuckle-worthy photos for the [University of Brighton](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wiggle-collection) Undergraduate Degree Show in collaboration with Josh White and Rory Taylor. If there is anything better then a ginger with a beard made of letters and a top hat? I can't think of it. **Implications** - This fun font could definitely catch on; it's hilariously hairy and would make a great greeting card or poster type. Next time you're faced with the need for a unique type of type, untangle yourself with this bold beard typography. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Beard Typography:** The trend of using facial hair to create typography is a unique and attention-grabbing way to showcase a message or brand. - **Word-sculpted Facial Hair:** The trend of creating typography out of facial hair opens up new design possibilities and a new medium for artists and designers to explore. - **Hairy Design Elements:** The trend of incorporating hairy design elements into marketing materials is an innovative way to make a brand stand out and appeal to consumers who appreciate humor and creativity. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Graphic Design:** The graphic design industry has an opportunity to create unique and humorous designs by incorporating facial hair typography into their work. - **Advertising & Marketing:** The advertising and marketing industry can use this trend to create attention-grabbing campaigns and branding materials that stand out from the competition. - **Greeting Cards & Posters:** The greeting card and poster industry can embrace this trend to create playful and eye-catching designs that appeal to customers who want something unique and memorable. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Creative Ad Responses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiehls-response.md) - [Quirky Snack-Inspired Fonts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-other-hand-font.md) - [Typography-Inspired Canadian Sweatshirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/okayok.md) - [No-Nonsense Grooming Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rock-face-makes-scents-campaign.md) - [Modular Typography Stamp Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blockface.md) - [Modular Typography Stamp Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-typography-stamp-set.md) - [Typography-Inspired Lifestyle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-industries.md) - [Typography Food Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpui.md) - [Playful Hockey Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beard-in-a-box.md)