font_designer: Brian Bonislawsky

MFC Noir Monogram

MFC Noir Monogram font

The inspiration source for Noir Monogram is the “Pearl” letterset from the 1854 Becker’s Ornamental Penmanship and Draughtsman’s Letter Book by George J. Becker. The original design was a highly ornate steelplate engraving which...

MFC Tryst Monogram

MFC Tryst Monogram font

The inspiration source for Tryst Monogram is a showcard script (capitals only) from the 1912 A Show at Showcards book by Atkinson & Atkinson. What began as 26 referenced script letters became an over...

MFC Neuport Monogram

MFC Neuport Monogram font

The inspiration source for Neuport Monogram is the 1934 Book of American Types by American Type Founders. Found in that specimen book was a sophisticated two-color Art Deco style monogram called Newport Monograms which...

MFC Diamant Monogram

MFC Diamant Monogram font

The inspiration source for Diamant Monogram is a stylishly formal letterset flaring out to create a diamond framework from a vintage embroidery publication. Originally intended to adorn handkerchiefs, it has so many other possibilities....

MFC Distinto Borders

MFC Distinto Borders font

The inspiration source for Distinto Borders are the Black & White and Running Borders from the 1906 Abridged Keystone Type Foundry Specimen Book. Nine Black & White Borders and Thirteen Running Borders are compiled...

MFC Ruse Monogram

MFC Ruse Monogram font

The inspiration source for Ruse Monogram is a unique letterset called “DeRoos Inline” from an old type specimen tearsheet. To create more monogram versatility in the design, a solid version, as well as a...

MFC Memoriam Initials

MFC Memoriam Initials font

The inspiration source for Memoriam Initials is the 1934 Book of American Types by American Type Founders. In that specimen book, they had created a sophisticated two color initial design they called “University Initials”...

MFC Morningside Monogram

MFC Morningside Monogram font

The inspiration source for Morningside Monogram is the 1934 Book of American Types by American Type Founders. One of their most popular monogram styles in that specimen book was called “Fifth Avenue Monogram Initials”,...

MFC Monarchy Initials

MFC Monarchy Initials font

The inspiration source for Monarchy Initials is the 1934 Book of American Types by American Type Founders. In that specimen book, they had created a sophisticated two color initial design they called “Stationers Initials”...