The pattern for this elegant, if slightly quirky, Art Deco typeface was drawn by Gustav Jensen for the 1931 classic, American Alphabets. Perfect for suggesting the exotic, the font also includes several graphic elements...
by · Published May 26, 2015
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Blackfriars, a Victorian-era release from the Stephenson Blake Type Foundry, provided the basis for this rough-hewn gem. Slightly clumsy yet eager to please, this typeface adds a cheerful warmth to any project it graces....
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Considerable heft and clean lines—with a few whimsical grace notes—characterize this font, based on a typeface originally named “Ryter Night”. Powerful yet playful, this gentle giant is the perfect choice for engaging headlines. Both...
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The raw emotional energy of German Expressionism is evident in this font, based on Judith Type, designed by C. H. Kleukens in 1923. This version takes its name from the Biblical character who lost...
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The pattern for this classic typeface was originally called “Viking Oldstyle”, from the 1909 H.C. Hansen Type Foundry catalog. To enhance its weathered look, the inside corners have been rounded to simulate ink buildup...
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Based on a typeface named “Viola Flare”, issued by Franklin Photolettering in the 1970s, this version has been kerned for every possible letter combination, so you can mix the swash uppercase letters with the...
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Every type library needs a generic, comicbook-style “POW!” font, and this one is ours. Breezy, bouncy and bold, it’s the perfect choice for rock-em, sock-em headlines. Both versions of the font include 1252 Latin,...
by Staff · Published May 26, 2015
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Here’s a faithful rendering of an old face from the James Conner’s Sons specimen catalog of 1888, alternately known as Aetna or Painter’s Gothic. Its compact descenders allow for tightly-spaced headlines. Both versions of...
by Staff · Published May 26, 2015
· Last modified May 18, 2024
Dave West’s eponymous Futura Casual, designed for Photo-Lettering, Inc. in the 1960s, inspired this loosy-goosy take on a classic face. Both versions of the font contain the complete Unicode Latin 1252 and Central European...