# Hardware Fonts Macabre Nail Typography Channels the Way Coffins Are Sealed By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-06-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-typography References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Distinctively-Odd-Series-Nail-Typography/252012) This nail typography by Luke Wright uses 350 nails pushed into mounting board. The artist says that this is meant to mimic the way in which [graves are sealed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollywood-forever-cemetery)—a macabre choice for a font project. This nail typography piece is inspired by a larger work called ‘Distinctively Odd,’ which according to Luke Wright is a collection of books formed around Bookseller Magazine’s annual contest to find the [oddest title](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-other-hand-font). I’d say ‘Reusing Old Graves’ is a worthy selection! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Grave-inspired Typography:** The use of macabre imagery and materials in typography design creates an opportunity for unique and eye-catching branding and marketing materials. - **Unconventional Materials in Design:** Using unexpected materials like nails in design can create visually striking and memorable pieces, offering opportunities for innovation in various design industries. - **Death-inspired Artistry:** The use of death and mourning as inspiration for art and design can create distinct and emotive pieces, potentially disrupting the traditional notions of beauty and creativity. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Graphic Design:** Using unconventional materials and grave-inspired themes in graphic design can create bold and memorable branding and marketing materials for businesses across various industries. - **Fine Arts:** The use of morbid inspiration in fine arts can present new opportunities for artists to create thought-provoking and emotionally-charged works for display in galleries and other art spaces. - **Fashion:** The use of nails and other unconventional materials could disrupt the traditional beauty standards and approaches to fashion design, potentially leading to new trends and styles in the industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Instant Noodle-Crafted Fonts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/times-new-ramen.md) - [Typographic-Inspired Intricate Textiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glyph-collection.md) - [Tactile Gel Manicures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braille-nails.md) - [Humorous Macabre Office Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffin-office-chair.md) - [Typography-Inspired Lifestyle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-industries.md) - [Color-In Press-On Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tipzy.md) - [Functional Block Brick Typewriters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-typewriter.md)