I’m sorry, but there is no Knockout in these Posters. The first is Gotham but the second is neither Knockout nor Gotham. Unfortunately I don’t know the actual typeface.
Aaand we have a winner! Well, almost: the R with the curved leg suggests that it’s the 1960 variant. But Chalet Comprimé Cologne looks a like a match. Added, thanks!
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I’m sorry, but there is no Knockout in these Posters. The first is Gotham but the second is neither Knockout nor Gotham. Unfortunately I don’t know the actual typeface.
You’re right, Philipp. The “Progress” type (or lettering) is so close to Knockout No.27 I just assumed it was. Perhaps based on the font, but custom.
I would actually say the “Progresss” poster uses a Knockout typeface, but not No. 27 but No. 48.
I believe it is Chalet Comprimé Cologne 1980 by House Industries.
Aaand we have a winner! Well, almost: the R with the curved leg suggests that it’s the 1960 variant. But Chalet Comprimé Cologne looks a like a match. Added, thanks!