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Re: Josef Pichler & Sons, Graz paper bag
Given that this kind of geometric sans-serif lettering (especially in lowercase) wasn’t widely common until the late 1920s, I’d guess 1928–40.5 -
Re: The future of type
I wish it was possible to Like and Disagree with something at the same time. Ray’s scenario is an entertaining read and feels plausible, but 15 years is an extremely aggressive timeline.1 -
Re: Type design hot takes
I believe Ray's intention was to have fun spouting hot takes, not to debate them ad nauseam.5 -
Re: Old Hand-Painted Signs in French
A few collections of French signs: * Jules Vernacular blog by Jack Usine, an oldie but a goodie * Pascal Duez on Flickr * French signs on Fleurs Coiffeur Liquour. Some of my favorites collected from …5 -
Re: Ethics and Abandonware
BTW, Spaceman itself is essentially a stretched out EF Handel Gothic. I’ll bet the designer started with that or another version of Handel Gothic.3