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We were recently perusing ‘Strong’s Book of Design’. which can be accessed here at the Us Library of Congress Internet Archive. We found some really fascinating designs for Alphabets…here are a few examples:

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We’re nearly finished work on the Secombe family now. Here’s a little taster. Anyone for a spot of home weaving?

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Alfrere Sans is a clean Sans Serif display family inspired by a well-known 1950s television caption. The family of seven faces have been designed for independent use, but they also have an extra feature. All faces have identical metrics and can be overlaid with each other, to yield an unending range of multi-coloured lettering effects. Bring a touch of the 5o’s to your next poster design. Better yet, explore the world of multi-coloured overlaid typefaces….

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The Coliseo Typeface is a grand exercise in extrapolation from a small specimen of architectural lettering. We find the results of this particularly pleasing. Here are a few mildly amusing examples of Coliseo in action.

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We’ve finished off the second pair of typefaces in the Merrivale family Merrivale No.2 and No.2 solid. Here’s a small sampling of this latest typeface in the vintage shop sign inspired farmily.

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Adantine shows us a different slant on a well known brand…

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The last day of our week of travel, We thought we’d have a cool change today, so we’re travelling with Royal Norsk Lines to see the Fjords. Today’s poster has a distinct 1960s feel. This design uses Paragon Regular and Paragon Small Capitals Condensed.

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