Handlettering discovered on a 1937 brochure for the Dutch Mails Shipping Company provided guidance in developing this rather unusual but commanding typeface, marked by strong geometric shapes and a very large x-height.
by · Published May 26, 2015
· Last modified October 7, 2015
Barnhard Brothers and Spindler called this typeface Congo when it appeared in their circa-1910 type catalog. The design is characterized by strong Art Nouveau influences, tight spacing and a large x-height.
by · Published May 26, 2015
· Last modified December 27, 2022
I once tried to imagine what the children of Schoolbook and Bodoni would look like if they were married. I’m still trying to imagine that! In the meantime I drew the Jingles.
by · Published May 26, 2015
· Last modified May 17, 2024
Hopeless Heart isn’t really all that hopeless! With its jumpy baseline and the different sized serifs, it’s a font full of fun and games, suitable for your next wedding invitation or love letter.