Union Telegraph NF
Discovered in The Zanerian Manual of Alphabets and Engrossing was this quaint charmer, called simply “Italic Roundhand”. The manual touts this face as plain, practical and rapid; it’s lovely, luscious and nostalgic, as well.
font_designer: Nick Curtis
Posh Soiree NF
The American Type Founders 1923 Specimen Book and Catalogue called the inspiration for this typeface Engravers Text; it could easily be called elegant, enchanting and erudite, as well. The inline version of this font...
Red Hot Mama NF
The Zanerian Manual of Alphabets and Engrossing, published in numerous editions since 1895, featured many elegant and elaborate script typefaces. However, it seems that, from time to time, calligraphers just want to have fun,...
Faerie Queen NF
Based on a typeface named “Titania” from a 1930s specimen book from the Fundición Richard Gans in Madrid, this exquisite design will add a touch of elegance and nostalgic charm to any project it...
Jumbo Mumbo NF
This rather quirky typeface is based on a design by Collette and Dufour, originally called “Independant”, for the Maison Plantin foundry of Belgium. Ultramodern (by 1930s standards, at least) and ultrabold, it takes up...
Samosata NF
Samosata NF is based on Lucian Bernhard’s eponymous Gothic, but it employs all of the alternate characters seldom seen today. The result is an elegant, classical typeface with subtle Art Deco shadings. Available in...
Waddem Choo NF
This font clearly illustrates Jan Tschichold’s dictum that the New Typography would employ “the simplest form” and “the minimum means.” Based on his typeface Transito, the letterforms are as fresh and vibrant today as...
Boop Boop NF
Here’s another wild and wacky typeface based on handlettering found on Hallmark Studio Cards of the 1950s. All possible letter combinations have been kerned, so you can mix and match upper and lowercase letters...
Dittem Datum NF
A few simple rules govern the letterforms of this decidedly digital-age typeface, and the nonstandard stencil treatment adds a gentle sense of motion to the overall design. Available in two weights, all versions of...
Major Production NF
This typeface was designed specifically for producing movie posters, as well as VHS and DVD packaging for them. The uppercase letters are ultracondensed, and the lowercase letters are small caps, approximately a third the...