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Re: On behalf of a historian: typefaces related to Lincoln assassination
I just remembered that typeface identification is discouraged on TypeDrawers. Dear moderators, since Nadine’s request is about a historical example, I hope it can be treated as an exception. If not, …1 -
Re: On behalf of a historian: typefaces related to Lincoln assassination
I’ll make a start.“BENEFIT!” is an Antique Tuscan Condensed Shade.“LAURA KEENE” is an Antique Condensed.“ONE THOUSAND NIGHTS” is a style related to an Ornamented face shown by Marr in 1853. See also …6 -
Re: How do you know if a publisher has paid for a font license?
What James said. Remember it is a choice. There are vendors who once provided foundry partners with info about their licensees, but don’t do so anymore. Now ask yourself why that is.1 -
Re: This supposedly authentic ticket to Muhammad Ali’s debut pro fight isn't genuine, according to many
Lots of good things have been said in the linked threads already. [edit: and Jens just added more] Here’s what tickets typically looked like in the 1960s (and sometimes still in the 1980s): * printed…4 -
Re: Alchemical and calendar symbols from old printer’s manuals – more sources known?
Andreas, are you limiting your search to printers, or are specimens by type founders welcome, too? Also, are you focused on a certain period? Paul Shaw compiled a list of digitized specimens that are…4
