When a type design job needs a bit of snap, yet needs to remain unconventional, think of Quirkley JNL. Its name speaks volumes – a bold, quirky sans serif – great for headlines and...
by · Published May 26, 2015
· Last modified December 28, 2022
Borrowing from the 1940s, and inspired by printed text found in an old catalog, the slightly imperfect letterforms of Pitkin JNL emulate the hand-lettered look of signs and show cards.
by · Published May 26, 2015
· Last modified December 28, 2022
Take a bit of Brooklyn attitude, add a dash of hand-lettered appeal and mix in a slightly Art Deco flair… Your result is Canarsie JNL; a bold sans serif face that would make any...
by · Published May 26, 2015
· Last modified May 16, 2024
Main Street is a revival of the old font Soutache, the original version of this decorative alphabet was created in 1873 by Julius Herriet, a type designer active during the period marked by the...
by · Published May 26, 2015
· Last modified December 28, 2022
Want an authentic Western font? From way back when? For an old-timey feel? Heck, pardner, those ain’t big old slab serifs yer lookin’ at. Those are “bars”, as in bars of steel. They might...
by · Published May 26, 2015
· Last modified May 19, 2024
There are poster fonts, and there are poster fonts. Everyone’s always looking for a heavy, space-filling poster font, especially one that stands out and gets them noticed for its bold yet charming characteristics. And...
by · Published May 26, 2015
· Last modified May 19, 2024
Hunting for a Roman font with serious serifs and vintage shapes usually turns up some pretty typical and yawn-worthy results. Unfortunately, one Roman serif tends to look like another. And then you find yourself...
by · Published May 26, 2015
· Last modified May 19, 2024
Want to build elegance and sophistication into a font? First, start with a narrow stance. That’s always a strong beginning. Second, look to the past for inspiration. But what if you mix in hints...