John Alden NF
The ATF syndicate released the inspiration for this quaint charmer in its 1884-1885 series of specimen books under its current name. Its warmth and unassuming naivete make it perfect for headlines seeking to evoke...
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Double D NF
This movie-theater typeface draws its inspiration from Dave Davison’s eponymous Dimensional from the 1970s, and includes two versions, Fill and Outline, for one low price. What makes this version unique is, with Contextual Alternates...
ChicaGogo NF
The compendium Alphabete: ein Schriftaltas von A bis Z listed the pattern for this family of faces under the name Chicago which, owing to the number of other faces using the same name, makes...
Woodtype Borders NF
Here’s a handy-dandy collection of border elements gleaned from the specimen books of various manufacturers of woodtype from around 1840 to 1885. Refer to the PDF guide for detailed, yet simple, instructions for constructing...
Conners Corners NF
Here’s another collection of ornate border elements gleaned from the 1888 specimen books of James Conner’s Sons United States Type Foundry in New York City. Refer to the PDF guide for detailed, yet simple,...
Dooijes Deco NF
The stateside success of Broadway, designed by Morris Fuller Benton for ATF, prompted Dick Dooijes to design this trio of decidely Deco typefaces for Lettergieterij Amsterdam. The plain version, originally named Bristol was released...
Woodtype Borders 2 NF
Here’s a workman-like collection of border elements gleaned from the specimen books of various American manufacturers of woodtype from around 1840 to 1885. Refer to the PDF guides for detailed, yet simple, instructions for...
Vintage Panels NF
Here’s a collection of fifty-eight handy-dandy vintage Victorian and Art Deco panels to dress up your next design project. Letters A-Z, a-z and numbers 0, 7, 8 and 9 have single-element designs, and the...
Turtellini NF
This quirky little number is based on a typeface originally named Turtle, which made a very brief appearance in Letraset’s product line catalog in the 1970s. Admittedly, its uses are limited, but its cryptic...