checkmate (1) - Abstract Fonts

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How right you are RF. Gamer Bold Italic is the one. Has the correct E and the cut-off corners instead of the rounded corners of the Cornered Italic. We now also know the origin of Cornered/Chisel: Checkmate (1972 or even earlier). The Ultra Serif SF Italic is identical to the Cornered Italic so no need to put it in the pict. That said, I wonder how Canada Type / Rebecca Alaccari can claim the design (2004-2006) as modeled after a few 1972 magazine advertisement letters. Some modification of the Checkmate, true, some characters added, true. But a new design? Oops ... But then, who seems to care - see my humble thoughts in this thread. For those interested in the details, have a look here for the character maps.