-
Re: favourite sources for metal type research
Sounds like most of what you’re looking for is pre Industrial Revolution, but if you’re interested in 19th- and 20th-century type, I’m working on a list of specimens available online, sorted by found…4 -
Re: Change to real names policy.
Yes.2 -
Re: Historical background of De Vinne, Howland and other related late 19th century american typefaces
Found a Dickinson ad in the April 1892 issue of Inland Printer which states Howland as a “companion series to De Vinne”, as quoted by McGrew in his description.2 -
Re: Books About Type Design and Founding in the United States of America
Oak Knoll is having a 50% off sale on select books right now. Annenberg’s Type Foundries of America is $25. Clouse’s Mackellar, Smiths & Jordan is $32.50.1 -
Re: The 2018 Font Purchasing Habits Survey Results
I think Mary Catherine’s work is important and unique. It is the only serious survey of the market and there’s a lot of interesting stuff to glean from the results. The sample size of 15,745 is signi…4
