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The Kellogg’s logo is simpler than it seems

Advertisement for Kellogg’s July 1910, Life Magazine


By now most of us know the original intention of one of America’s favourite breakfast cereals, Kelloggs Cornflakes. The cereal was created by accident but was geared towards vegetarians and those seeking a way to curb their sexual appetite. It was recommended by the church that eating bland foods was a way to stop mastrubation.

Will Kellogg’s signature on early Kellogg’s boxes

As if that was not interesting enough Will Kellogg would originally sign  Toasted Corn Flakes from each box because he felt it set his company apart and was more personal. After a few tweaks Will Kellogg’s trademark signature became the face of the Kellogg’s company. Over the years there has been slight changes to the typeface, mostly in colour and line thickness making it a common household name we all know and love. 

First “modern” Kellogg’s logo from the 1920’s

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