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Shadow Lands NF
The 1992 edition of The Solotype Catalog called this singularly strange typeface “Wilcox Initials”. In case you’re interested, this version features ducking accented lowercase characters. Both versions of this font contain the Unicode 1252...
Pyramus NF
This engaging antique text face is based on Paragon Light, from the 1905 specimen book from Barnhart Brothers & Spindler. Although it is spaced and kerned for text work, it also is suited for...
La Coupole NF
Lettering on a 1927 menu by prominent poster artist Razzia provided the inspiration for this decidely Deco typeface. The restaurant itself was the setting for one of Georges Simenon’s many Inspector Maigret novels. Both...
Hasta La Pasta NF
This loopy offering is patterned after a typeface from the 1888 specimen book from the Central Type Foundry of St. Louis, called simply “Spiral”. The ragged contours on the original face have been smoothed...
Grand Rapids NF
This disarming beauty is based on a typeface named “Archer” from the 1905 specimen book from Barnhart Brothers & Spindler. The original was a rather light face; this beefed-up version highlights the face’s charming...