type specimen using the "Rolit" face.
iv'e managed to work with this font, and it's terrible, every letter
screams out for a space of it's own and i can't recommend this face
when using a really short headline.
This is mon petit contribution to israeli design students and type
lovers worldwide. iv'e scanned (in high resolution) this vintage type
specimen called "Hebrew Artistic Type" by l.p. toby, circa
1955.
it's probably one of the earliest type specimen booklet printed in
israel (i may be wrong), and is a stunning artifact to find. it's the
ultimate example of creation that comes out of a certain void. unlike
the rich tradition of the western/eastern type, there weren't many
hebrew types, and there was a great demand.
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Sela Gershuni 78 months ago | reply
Also, this book is out of print. I now have a copy of it, but as yet i cant scan properly.
All you calligraphy lovers - if you can manage to lay your hands on this booklet - youll have a real trasure at your fingertips.
Yaronimus - thanks.
Yaronimus Maximus 77 months ago | reply
hey sela, thank you.