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Anybody know of a typeface that is similar to this architectural carving from the 1930's?
Thanks!
Posted at 3:44PM, 15 November 2005 PDT
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Look among the uncials at a site like Myfonts.com. I strongly suspect this was designed by the carver. The C and T are Caslonish, the E, N, and U are classic celtic-styled uncials. Myfonts has one called Coverack that is close but no cigar.
Posted 80 months ago.
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Have a look at Elizabeth, Lombardic Caps, and Santa Barbara
Posted 80 months ago.
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Thanks, guys, those are good. The curly serifs must be unique, except for some silly modern party fonts (my moniker) like Kismet or Acadian. The mix of Gothic, Celtic, and American Arts & Crafts fits the building well, I think.
Posted 80 months ago.
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The funny part of this is how you have a letter form based on pen/brush forms on the side of a building--so I wonder how it was applied--perhaps sandblasted?
Posted 80 months ago.
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If you need free fonts like this -or similar- go to: moorstation.org/typoasis/designers/steffmann/index.htm
Another GREAT resource site (under construction yet) is: the-rank.com
Posted 80 months ago.
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Lumachrome: I wouldn't bet on sandblasting unless that stone has been replaced - it says here that the building was completed in 1926.
While I'm sure that sandblasting was available, I'd think more traditional drill-and-carve techniques would have been used in pre-WWII stonework.
Posted 75 months ago.
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