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 May 18, 2024
This roly-poly romp through the alphabets is based on a showing from Carl Holmes’ 1950s book, ABC of Lettering, published by art-for-the-masses magnate Walter T. Foster. Named as an apt companion to my East...
by · Published May 26, 2015
· Last modified May 18, 2024
This casually elegant script, similar to the logotype lettering found on Mason jars (hence the name), is patterned after an offering from the 1930s chapbook 60 Alphabets by The Hunt Brothers. The Opentype version...
by · Published May 26, 2015
· Last modified May 18, 2024
Another in the Whiz-Bang Woodtype series, based on authentic xylographic designs from the late nineteenth century. Named after (surprise!) a small town in Texas. The net effect is a typeface which can add style...
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 October 12, 2015