Gradl Initialen ML
Max Joseph Gradl designed Art Nouveau jewelry in Germany. At least some of his designs were produced by Theodor Fahrner of Pforzheim, Germany — one of the leading manufacturers of fine art jewelry on...
font_foundry: HiH
Figgins Tuscan
Early in the 19th century, foundries began releasing a variety of decorated ornamental letters based on the Tuscan letterform. Fancy Tuscan letters quickly became so popular, they eventually came to represent the cluttered extremes...
Cori
You wrote on your school notebooks, didn’t you. Of course, just about everyone did. And those that didn’t are probably in therapy trying to overcome the repression and guilt. Balloon letters are fun, easy...
HiH Large
HiH Large is another “Hey, Look at me” font, somewhat similar to our Shout, but with rounded corners. As a result it is softer and friendlier than Shout. It is appropriate to similar applications...
Bethlehem Ephrath
One menorah that I have long found particularly appealing was named The Tree of Life Menorah, a replica of which I gave as a gift one holiday to a kindly old couple who were...
Bethlehem Star
For much of the world, the last half of December encompasses the beginning of winter and the a season of gift-giving, marked by Hanukkah and Christmas. It is generally accepted that the tradition of...
Gradl Zierschriften
Here is another design by jewelry designer Max Joseph Gradl. Zier is a verb, meaning to decorate, adorn or ornament; zierlich means decorative, elegant, fine, neat. Schrift means type. Zierschrift, therefore, means decorative type....
Schnorr Gestreckt
Peter Schnorr was a German artist/illustrator of Art Nouveau period (called Jugendstil in Germany and Austria). He was quite adept at calligraphy and did a variety of commercial work, including business signs. He designed...
Roller Poster
Roller Poster is named after Alfred Roller. In 1902, Roller created a poster to advertise the 16th exhibit of Austrian Artists and Sculptures Association, representing the Vienna Secession movement. The exhibit was to take...
Huxley Amore
Huxley Amore is a major extension of our earlier font, Huxley Alt. Huxley Alt was was designed as an alternative to Huxley Vertical, with the addition of a lower case and with a lighter...