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In 2014 I worked with Nike to redesign the numerals of a set of sports jersey typefaces for the NFHS (National Federation of State High School Associations).


What was needed were heavier versions of the numbers to meet minimum stroke width specifications set by the association. I redesigned 15 different typefaces, all with solid, outline and in some cases double-outline versions. Because the numbers are printed at different sizes on either side of the jersey (at 4” height on front and 6” height on back typically), I was tasked with designing specifically for each size, while maintaining the minimum stroke width of .75” for each weight.


This project was a blast ! My process and my tools got sharper, and I fell in love with numerals.


Below are 8 examples of numeral typefaces I redesigned, in solid and outlined form.

Nike Kansas font numeral specimen of jersey numbers 01234567890.
Nike Kansas Outline font numeral specimen of jersey numbers 01234567890.
front and back views of a yellow Nike volleyball jersey bearing the number 76 in white with an orange outline using the Kansas font.
Nike Full Block font numeral specimen of jersey numbers 01234567890.
front and back views of a maroon Nike basketball jersey bearing the number 38 in gold with an orange outline using the Full Block font.
Nike Tucson font numeral specimen of jersey numbers 01234567890.
Nike Tucson Outline font numeral specimen of jersey numbers 01234567890.
front and back views of an orange Nike basketball jersey bearing the number 64 in maroon with a white outline using the Tucson font.
Nike Cougars font numeral specimen of jersey numbers 01234567890.
Nike Cougars Outline font numeral specimen of jersey numbers 01234567890.
front and back views of a black Nike basketball jersey bearing the number 24 in white with an orange outline using the Cougars font.
Nike Ithaca font numeral specimen of jersey numbers 01234567890.
Nike Ithaca Outline font numeral specimen of jersey numbers 01234567890.
front and back views of a grey Nike basketball jersey bearing the number 45 in dark grey with a yellow outline using the Ithaca font.
Nike FB Rush font numeral specimen of jersey numbers 01234567890.
Nike FB Rush Outline font numeral specimen of jersey numbers 01234567890.
front and back views of a dark grey Nike volleyball longsleeve shirt bearing the number 19 in yellow with a black outline using the FB Rush font.
Nike Bureau font numeral specimen of jersey numbers 01234567890.
Nike Bureau Outline font numeral specimen of jersey numbers 01234567890.
front and back views of a dark turquoise Nike volleyball longsleeve v-neck shirt bearing the number 49 in purple with a red outline using the Bureau font.
Nike Michigan font numeral specimen of jersey numbers 01234567890.
Nike Michigan Outline font numeral specimen of jersey numbers 01234567890.
front and back views of a white Nike basketball jersey bearing the number 63 in yellow with a pink outline using the Michigan font.

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