World Ampersand Day
On World Ampersand Day, we honor the fun & useful curly & quirky little character.
#ampersandday
This curvy, strange form is universally useful, from jotting a shorthand "and" to corporate names. As you'll see at AmperArt.com, "the ampersand as fun & glorious art" is also very aesthetic.
On September 8th, we commemorate and praise this wonderful little glyph. To find out why this date was chosen, click here.
Did you know…
- The ampersand used to be the last letter of the alphabet
- It's a ligature of "e" and "t"? In Latin, that's "et" means "and" in Latin, which means "and"?
- Over time, the word "ampersand" is a slurring of "tru words" that has evolved into a slurring of "real words" that will flow together
- The plus sign is really an ampersand, as shown by the above picture
AmperArt.com has more interesting facts about the ampersand, as well as details on those you just read — as well as photographs of "the ampersand as fun and stunning art" on AmperArt.com.
This is a commemoration & this is a celebration
Have a blast with the ampersand on the day by having fun with the ampersand.
- Ampersands are used in a variety of ways!
- In everything you write, use the word "and" for "and"
- Think of syllable replacements such as &roid, c&elabra, b&
- special note from friends who have "and" a special note — &y, &rea, Alex&er, Gr&ma
- New ampersand styles are available. Design new ampersand styles. (Remember, the ampersand represents the letters "et")
- Visit AmperArt.com
On social media, use the hashtag #AmpersandDay.
Do you want to know more about the ampersand (other than it's amusing to say)? To find out more, try these 7 Facts You Didn't Know About the Ampersand to find out more. Can you think of more? Can you think of more?
Amperart
In 2015, Chaz DeSimone founded World Ampersand Day, and Chaz DeSimone founded World Ampersand Day. "The ampersand as fun and glorious art" is the subject of his monthly design project, AmperArt.com.
Ampersand FAQ
Is it legal to use an ampersand in a book title? Q. Is it okay to use an ampersand in a book title?
A. Creative books with the word "and" in the title often use the ampersand on the cover art because it creates an intriguing layout. The "and" will be spelled out in digital documents in order to improve the publication's search capabilities. To make this point clear, David Gilbert's title & Sons looks to make this point clear.
Q. Is the ampersand trademarked?
Yes and no. Several trademarks use the ampersand in their designs. For example, Ampersand Art Supply Company included the word "ampersand" in the company name. Custom typefaces and fonts can be copiedrighted and most often include an ampersand in the set. However, only the collection's name can be trademarked.
