In their circa 1900 specimen catalog, Barnhard Brothers and Spindler called this typeface “Samoa”, suggesting exotic locales. On the other hand, it also suggests some serious fun, and is named in honor of British...
by · Published May 26, 2015
· Last modified May 18, 2024
This decidedly Deco offering is based on a rather unconventional stencil lettering treatment offered by F. A. Pearson in his 1923 tome, Ticket and Showcard Designing. Strong and stylish, the design has aged remarkably...
by · Published May 26, 2015
· Last modified March 5, 2025
Stars like Buster Keaton, Mary Pickford, Clara Bow, and Rudolph Valentino dazzled the screen with their expressive faces during the silent film era. Intertitles were used to communicate key messages to the audience when...