In the early 1980s, at the start of my career, I had the opportunity to work in a print shop with classic lead setting. In those days I would study issues of U&lc magazine...
by · Published May 26, 2015
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An interpretation of the lettering of contemporary illustrator Amanda Duffy. Each font contains four glyphs for each character (including all numbers, punctuation, and symbols), which OpenType coding sets in “random” order for a subtle,...
by · Published May 26, 2015
· Last modified December 28, 2022
A modern geometric typeface influenced by the work of Dutch designer Wim Crouwel. The angular nature of the design lends itself strongly towards large display applications but because each character is formed from a...
by · Published May 26, 2015
· Last modified December 28, 2022
Vactic is nostalgic for the days of room-sized computers and ticker tape parades. For a punch-card impression, use black on beige. To replicate pixel board lighting, use red on black. To report today’s stock...
by · Published May 26, 2015
· Last modified May 18, 2024
A sophisticated typeface is required for contemporary industrial design. Zosma is purpose-driven, mirroring the shape of today’s sophisticated hi-tech hardware. It will convey your message with a stark sense of precision. Zosma comes in...
by · Published May 26, 2015
· Last modified December 27, 2022
A few emails sent to Canada Type have asked for more “bad scripts”. A few others asked for “more Mascara-like treatments”. And some asked for more fonts of “distressed elegance”. Whatever you like to...
by · Published May 26, 2015
· Last modified May 19, 2024
Pasquinade is a blackletter/roman hybrid. The general look, feel and graphical styling of Pasquinade is that of a blackletter font, however, the underlying letter construction is of a traditional serifed roman. This produces a...