In 1910, Friedrich Wilhelm Kleukens designed the namesake for this typeface, which combines medieval letterforms with Art Nouveau sensibilites, for Bauersche Gießerei. Strikingly handsome and unique, its large x-height makes it suitable for both…
by Staff · Published May 26, 2015
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Here is a faithful rendering of Pracht Antiqua Schmallfett , designed by Carl Pracht for Nordd. Schriftgießerei in 1942. Its graceful curves and tight fit make it a natural for commanding yet cuddly headlines....
by Staff · Published May 26, 2015
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This handy family takes its design cues from Beton, a slab serif designed by Heinrich Jost for Bauersche Gießerei in 1931. A number of characters have been softened by the addition of ball terminals,...
by Staff · Published May 26, 2015
· Last modified May 18, 2024
Lettering on a package of Gibson guitar strings from the 1950s provided the inspiration for this font-on-the-go. If you want to set headlines on a bias, you can rotate the text 20° for best...
by Staff · Published May 26, 2015
· Last modified May 18, 2024
Here’s a new take on an old favorite, the Lubalin-Carnase classic Fat Face. This version, intended for large headlines, cranks the original’s very high contrast up another notch. Both versions of this font contain...
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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...
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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....
by · Published May 26, 2015
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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...