One of the more elegant script fonts available, this design is based on calligraphic handwriting called “Copperplate” because of the copper plates that it was etched into for reproduction. This face is not related...
by · Published May 26, 2015
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Eden Light, originally designed by the American type designer Robert H. Middleton in 1934, was commissioned by Publish magazine for a redesign in 1990. When I found a specimen of Eden Bold a couple...
by · Published May 26, 2015
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A collection of over 50 border patterns based on geometric motifs from various African tribes, including the Ashanti, Bushongo, and Zulu. Use for stationery, greeting cards, etc.
by · Published May 26, 2015
· Last modified May 19, 2024
A collection of over 50 border patterns based on geometric motifs from various African tribes, including the Ashanti, Bushongo, and Zulu. Use for accents on stationery, greeting cards, etc.
by · Published May 26, 2015
· Last modified May 19, 2024
Originally designed by American type designer Morris Fuller Benton in 1933, Agency Gothic is a wonderful, narrow, squarish art deco typeface. I was commissioned by Publish magazine to create digital versions of Agency Gothic...
by · Published May 26, 2015
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Each font contains 101 decorative ampersands. These fonts include ampersands from various display fonts in the CastleType Library as well as antique, ornate and calligraphic ampersands.
by · Published May 26, 2015
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Carlos was inspired by a Spanish typeface designed by Carlos Winkow called ‘Elektra’ (c. 1940), available elsewhere as Casablanca. Carlos is an exceptionally graceful, condensed art deco sans serif design that supports all European...
by · Published May 26, 2015
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Based on the elegant and somewhat delicate Shàngó “Classic”, Shàngó Chiseled goes to the other extreme with a bold and emphatic design that continues the legacy of the beautiful classic proportions of Dr. Schneidler’s...
by · Published May 26, 2015
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Dionisio, a CastleType original, takes its inspiration from one of the overlooked treasures of the CastleType library: Ransahoff. The latter is extremely condensed and very elegant. I particularly like its hairline slab serifs and...
by · Published May 26, 2015
· Last modified May 19, 2024
Chinoise, a CastleType original, is based on hand lettering that is reminiscent of a style of ancient Chinese square-cut ideograms (perhaps cut in wood), and therefore the suggestive name “Chinoise” for this new design....