Yum Yum NF
The Cleveland Type Foundry strikes again, with this delightful little number from their 1893 specimen book, originally named “Mikado”. This version takes its name from one of the characters in the Gilbert and Sullivan...
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Great Sage NF
This pseudo-Egyptian fantasy originally was named Karnac, and was unearthed in the pages of the 1888 American Type Founders Specimen Book. This version derives it name from a continuing character from Johnny Carson’s stint...
Best Gals
This pair of typefaces get their inspiration from the perennial logotype face for Archie comics. The Best Gal Betty version features plain caps, and the Best Gal Veronica version features swash caps. Buy the...
Old Softy NF
The pattern for this friendly face was found within the Keystone Type Foundry’s 1884 specimen book, under the rather prosaic name of Round Gothic. This version retains all of the original’s warmth and charm,...
Reboot NF
Fire the retro rockets! Here’s a decidedly different take on techno type, patterned after Robert Williamson’s Program 32 from the 1970s. Despite its machine-readable pretensions, it renders remarkably warm headlines. Both versions of this...
ChicaGogo NF
The compendium Alphabete: ein Schriftaltas von A bis Z listed the pattern for this family of faces under the name Chicago which, owing to the number of other faces using the same name, makes...
Double D NF
This movie-theater typeface draws its inspiration from Dave Davison’s eponymous Dimensional from the 1970s, and includes two versions, Fill and Outline, for one low price. What makes this version unique is, with Contextual Alternates...
John Alden NF
The ATF syndicate released the inspiration for this quaint charmer in its 1884-1885 series of specimen books under its current name. Its warmth and unassuming naivete make it perfect for headlines seeking to evoke...
Woodtype Borders NF
Here’s a handy-dandy collection of border elements gleaned from the specimen books of various manufacturers of woodtype from around 1840 to 1885. Refer to the PDF guide for detailed, yet simple, instructions for constructing...
Vintage Panels NF
Here’s a collection of fifty-eight handy-dandy vintage Victorian and Art Deco panels to dress up your next design project. Letters A-Z, a-z and numbers 0, 7, 8 and 9 have single-element designs, and the...