| Cool S | |
|---|---|
  A drawing of the Cool S and a four-step guide to drawing one | |
| Type | Textual object |
| Writing | Latin script |
| Symbols | S |
| Created | 20th century |
| Classification | Trademarked in the United States |
| Culture | Childlore |
The Cool S, also known as the Universal S, the Stüssy S, the Super S, the Pointy S, the Banksy S, the Surfer’s S, and the Graffiti S, is a graffiti sign in popular culture and childlore that is typically doodled on children's notebooks or graffitied on walls. The exact origin of the Cool S is unknown,[1] but it became prevalent around the early 1970s as a part of graffiti culture.[2][3]
- ^ Shepherd, Rebecca (August 14, 2019). "This Guy Spent Five Years Researching The Origins Of The 'Universal S'". LADBible. Retrieved April 30, 2020.[better source needed]
- ^ Mailer, Norman (2009). The Faith of Graffiti. It Books. p. 121. ISBN 978-0-06-196170-0.
- ^ "Interview_Gribble1". 2019-08-20. Archived from the original on 2019-08-20. Retrieved 2020-07-28.