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Re: Photo Typeface?
I began working with metal type/letterpress in the 1970s, when it was being phased out as a commercial medium. For me, it was the deliberate stance of someone who was deeply interested in historical …3 -
Re: Photo Typeface?
Mark, I'll forgive you if you forgive me. I'll say that it led to the good types you make now! One shouldn’t be overly sentimental about such things, but I should say that we learned a lot about lett…2 -
Re: Critique on Hebrew design wanted
There is no lack of alternatives, just some squeamishness about looking beyond one’s own back yard and habits. I understand the source of the prejudices and I believe strongly that they are without j…1 -
Re: A Grand Romance
In its context, there was nothing eccentric about these figures. The ascending 3 and 5 was typical of the style of the Didots, and you’ll find it in the revivals by Linotype and Typofonderie (both al…3 -
Re: Critique on Hebrew design wanted
Ahh, I understand. Andron is a great and vast work, so adding a basic Hebrew would make sense. Given Andron’s roots, you might do well to look at the types used by the Soncino family in the late 15th…1
