It hit me one day that the '60s-vintage labelmaker I had lying around might make an interesting display face. I began playing with it -- clicking out letters at various pressures, scanning the results, going over the scans in a vector-graphics program. Looked pretty good. To my chagrin, however, I soon afterward got a glimpse of someone else's label-tape font. Though modeled after a more modern device, its rocketing popularity prompted me to set Chromosome aside for a year or so. Finally finished it up in late-1995. Full release has light and heavy weights, regular and reversed styles.

Latex was initially a single multi-script all-cap font commissioned in 2012 by a company we can't name, to market a billion-dollar superhero movie we also can't name. A year later the commission grew to include a shaded variant and a set of DIY-like fonts, with different layering possibilities for dimensional manipulation. Each of the five Latex fonts come with a character set of over 600 glyphs, supporting the vast majority of Latin languages, as well as Cyrillic and Greek alphabets. Lots of stylistic alternates are also included, including some for Cyrillic and Greek. Superheroes are cool, though their costumes need more pockets, for credibility's sake. Maybe some superheroines should find something more practical than stilettos. Or maybe not. But definitely more pockets.

A handlettered headline in the January 1953 issue of Park East magazine by wacko album artist Jim Flora provided the inspiration for this exercise in extreme lettering. Check out the [brackets] and the bullet point... like, endsville, daddy-o. Due to the complexity of this typeface, the font has no math operators. The Postscript and Truetype versions contain a complete Latin language character set (Unicode 1252); in addition, the Opentype version supports Unicode 1250 (Central European) languages as well.

The title and credits from the 1965 film “Strange Bedfellows” were hand lettered in a style typical of the early-to-mid 1960s – casual and playful. This brought to mind similar type designs used by many radio stations when advertising their disc jockeys as cool, hip and fashionable in the slang term of the day “boss” jocks. Boss Jock JNL is available in both regular and oblique versions.

Amazing Font of THARWAT which is similar to calligraphy of THULUTH of a real calligrapher. I added many glyphs to get this feature and it becomes easier to a graphic designer to write with Arabic THULUTH font without real calligrapher. Golden2 is beautiful in Headlines of Arabic books and photos. Thuluth font (THARWAT EMARA THULUTH GOLDEN 2) distinguished by its beautiful artistic structures and ready-made sentences to help you design the designer designs and paintings easily. It also retains the beauty of its original Arabic calligraphy. This font can be used in titles of books, magazines and Quranic verses. Also for printing on clothes, Najaf and antiques. It is the first font that you can write complete sentences and Ayat of Quran with beautiful artistic structure like those written by the calligrapher. It also simulates the handwriting and no need to calligraphy it when you have this font.

This font may be conservative and classic, but also may be more playful and modern. It is good for theater or art posters and for modern music, web-pictures or vinyl covers. Of course it also will be good for coffee shops, cafe's, restaurants, magazine's headers, signs or gift/post cards and weddings. Try to use it in your beauty or travel blogs, you will see how many options you will have with stylish CLASSIC

It is known as the Hafs Quraan2 Font for its extensive use in the copying and transmission of books because it helps the writer to write more quickly than any other font since the Islamic times and then Alnaskh Quraan font wrote the "Quran"And the advantages of Alnaskh Quraan font are clarifying the letters and show their beauty and splendor. Naskh Font for writing the Holy Qur’an by Raweya Hafs, for the first time, the possibility of coloring all its letters to learn Tajweed - The possibility of coloring letters, various forms of one letter

TE Mona Tharwat Emara," a masterpiece of Arabic calligraphy crafted by the renowned Egyptian calligrapher, Tharwat Emara. This exquisite Ruqaa font seamlessly blends tradition with innovation, offering a timeless elegance that captures the essence of Arabic script. Tharwat Emara, a distinguished figure in the world of calligraphy, has lent his artistic prowess to create a font that is not merely a collection of characters but an embodiment of cultural richness. Each stroke of the pen reflects the heritage of Egyptian calligraphy, echoing the historical echoes of an ancient civilization. "TE Mona Tharwat Emara" stands as a testament to Emara's dedication to perfection. The font's graceful curves and meticulously designed letterforms pay homage to the classical Ruqaa style, while subtle contemporary touches infuse it with a modern flair. It is a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation, making it an ideal choice for projects that demand sophistication and cultural resonance. Designed with precision and passion, this font is not just a typographic tool; it's a work of art that brings the beauty of Arabic calligraphy to the forefront. Each character is a brushstroke of inspiration, contributing to a seamless flow that captures the eye and mesmerizes the reader. Whether you are working on a branding project, publication, or artistic endeavor, "TE Mona Tharwat Emara" adds a touch of timeless class. Embrace the elegance of Arabic script with this font, where every detail reflects the expertise of a master calligrapher. As you embark on your creative journey, let "TE Mona Tharwat Emara" be your muse. Elevate your designs, captivate your audience, and embrace the heritage of Arabic calligraphy with this exceptional font. Embrace the legacy, embrace the art – TE Mona Tharwat Emara awaits, a font that transcends time and tradition

Introducing "Te Hafs tharwat Emara" - An Exquisite Arabic Font for the Holy Quran Unveil the beauty and elegance of Arabic calligraphy with "Te Hafs tharwat Emara," a meticulously crafted font designed specifically for typing the Holy Quran. This magnificent typeface pays homage to the rich cultural heritage of Arabic script while embracing modern design elements, resulting in a captivating blend of tradition and innovation. With its unique and enchanting aesthetic, "Te Hafs tharwat Emara" captures the essence of Islamic art and typography, making it an ideal choice for any project related to the Holy Quran. Whether you're designing Quranic verses, Islamic manuscripts, or educational materials, this font will elevate your work to new heights and leave a lasting impression on your audience. The essence of "Te Hafs tharwat Emara" lies in its harmonious balance of form and function. Every letter has been meticulously crafted to ensure legibility and clarity, even at smaller sizes. The thoughtful spacing and meticulous attention to detail make this font a delight to read, enhancing the overall reading experience of the Holy Quran. One of the standout features of "Te Hafs tharwat Emara" is its ornate and intricate calligraphic strokes. Each character is a masterpiece in itself, reflecting the skill and expertise of traditional Arabic calligraphers. The fluidity of the strokes and the subtle curves create a sense of rhythm and grace, evoking a sense of reverence and spirituality. The versatility of "Te Hafs tharwat Emara" allows it to adapt effortlessly to various design contexts. Whether you're working on printed materials, digital platforms, or even signage, this font will maintain its beauty and legibility, ensuring your message is conveyed with utmost clarity and impact. To further enhance its usability, "Te Hafs tharwat Emara" includes a comprehensive set of Arabic ligatures, diacritical marks, and punctuation, enabling you to accurately represent the intricacies of the Arabic language. These thoughtful additions ensure that your typography remains authentic and faithful to the traditions of Arabic script. When it comes to font selection, readability is of utmost importance. "Te Hafs tharwat Emara" has been meticulously optimized for digital and print environments, ensuring exceptional legibility in both mediums. Each character has been carefully tested and refined to guarantee optimal reading comfort, making this font an excellent choice for long passages of text. Moreover, "Te Hafs tharwat Emara" supports a wide range of OpenType features, granting you creative control over your typography. From alternate character forms to contextual alternates, swashes, and ligatures, this font offers a plethora of options to customize and elevate your design. With such flexibility at your fingertips, your creativity knows no bounds. Beyond its technical prowess, "Te Hafs tharwat Emara" is a font with a story. It symbolizes a rich cultural heritage, embodying the devotion and reverence associated with the Holy Quran. Its elegant curves and intricate details evoke a sense of spirituality, making it a perfect choice for projects aimed at preserving and celebrating Islamic traditions. In conclusion, "Te Hafs tharwat Emara" is more than just a font; it is a celebration of Arabic calligraphy, Islamic art, and the beauty of the Holy Quran. With its exquisite design, unparalleled legibility, and versatile application, this font is an invaluable asset for any project related to Islamic typography. Embrace the artistry of "Te Hafs tharwat Emara" and elevate your designs to new heights of beauty and elegance.

Introducing "TE Warsh Tharwat Emara," an exquisite Naskh font designed to elevate your typography to the next level. Our font features intricate calligraphic strokes, elegant curves, and graceful flourishes that bring a touch of sophistication and elegance to your text. Designed with the utmost attention to detail, every character in "TE Warsh Tharwat Emara" is beautifully crafted and easy to read. "TE Warsh Tharwat Emara" is perfect for typesetting the Holy Quran, with its beautifully crafted curves and strokes. The Naskh script is one of the most popular calligraphic styles used in Arabic typography and is known for its clarity, making it perfect for Quranic typesetting. With "TE Warsh Tharwat Emara," you can create stunning, high-quality typography that is perfect for publishing the Quran, as well as other religious texts. In addition to its suitability for Quranic typesetting, "TE Warsh Tharwat Emara" is versatile and can be used in a variety of contexts. Its elegant and sophisticated design makes it perfect for book covers, posters, branding, and web design. "TE Warsh Tharwat Emara" supports a wide range of languages, including Arabic, Persian, Urdu, and many others, making it ideal for multi-lingual projects. "TE Warsh Tharwat Emara" includes a range of special features that take your typography to the next level. The font includes ligatures and alternate characters, which allow you to create more natural and fluid connections between characters. The alternate characters provide a variety of stylistic choices, giving you even more control over the typography. "TE Warsh Tharwat Emara" is compatible with a wide range of platforms and software, including Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and many others. This means that you can use "TE Warsh Tharwat Emara" in your favorite design software, without worrying about compatibility issues. "TE Warsh Tharwat Emara" comes with a multi-user perpetual license, which allows you to use it for commercial and personal projects. The perpetual license means that you can use the font indefinitely, without having to worry about renewing your license. We also offer a range of licensing options, including a single-user license, to suit your needs. In conclusion, "TE Warsh Tharwat Emara" is a must-have for designers and typographers who are looking to create stunning, high-quality typography that is perfect for publishing the Holy Quran, as well as other religious texts. With its intricate calligraphic strokes, elegant curves, and graceful flourishes, "TE Warsh Tharwat Emara" will elevate your typography to the next level. It's versatile, easy to use, and comes with a range of special features that make it perfect for all kinds of projects. So, whether you're designing book covers, posters, or websites, don't miss out on "TE Warsh Tharwat Emara." Purchase now and experience the beauty of our Naskh font for yourself.

Introducing "Te Hafs1 tharwat Emara1" - An Exquisite Arabic Font for the Holy Quran Unveil the beauty and elegance of Arabic calligraphy with "Te Hafs1 tharwat Emara1," a meticulously crafted font designed specifically for typing the Holy Quran. This magnificent typeface pays homage to the rich cultural heritage of Arabic script while embracing modern design elements, resulting in a captivating blend of tradition and innovation. With its unique and enchanting aesthetic, "Te Hafs1 tharwat Emara1" captures the essence of Islamic art and typography, making it an ideal choice for any project related to the Holy Quran. Whether you're designing Quranic verses, Islamic manuscripts, or educational materials, this font will elevate your work to new heights and leave a lasting impression on your audience. The essence of "Te Hafs1 tharwat Emara1" lies in its harmonious balance of form and function. Every letter has been meticulously crafted to ensure legibility and clarity, even at smaller sizes. The thoughtful spacing and meticulous attention to detail make this font a delight to read, enhancing the overall reading experience of the Holy Quran. One of the standout features of "Te Hafs1 tharwat Emara1" is its ornate and intricate calligraphic strokes. Each character is a masterpiece in itself, reflecting the skill and expertise of traditional Arabic calligraphers. The fluidity of the strokes and the subtle curves create a sense of rhythm and grace, evoking a sense of reverence and spirituality. The versatility of "Te Hafs1 tharwat Emara1" allows it to adapt effortlessly to various design contexts. Whether you're working on printed materials, digital platforms, or even signage, this font will maintain its beauty and legibility, ensuring your message is conveyed with utmost clarity and impact. To further enhance its usability, "Te Hafs1 tharwat Emara1" includes a comprehensive set of Arabic ligatures, diacritical marks, and punctuation, enabling you to accurately represent the intricacies of the Arabic language. These thoughtful additions ensure that your typography remains authentic and faithful to the traditions of Arabic script. When it comes to font selection, readability is of utmost importance. "Te Hafs1 tharwat Emara1" has been meticulously optimized for digital and print environments, ensuring exceptional legibility in both mediums. Each character has been carefully tested and refined to guarantee optimal reading comfort, making this font an excellent choice for long passages of text. Moreover, "Te Hafs1 tharwat Emara1" supports a wide range of OpenType features, granting you creative control over your typography. From alternate character forms to contextual alternates, swashes, and ligatures, this font offers a plethora of options to customize and elevate your design. With such flexibility at your fingertips, your creativity knows no bounds. Beyond its technical prowess, "Te Hafs1 tharwat Emara1" is a font with a story. It symbolizes a rich cultural heritage, embodying the devotion and reverence associated with the Holy Quran. Its elegant curves and intricate details evoke a sense of spirituality, making it a perfect choice for projects aimed at preserving and celebrating Islamic traditions. In conclusion, "Te Hafs1 tharwat Emara1" is more than just a font; it is a celebration of Arabic calligraphy, Islamic art, and the beauty of the Holy Quran. With its exquisite design, unparalleled legibility, and versatile application, this font is an invaluable asset for any project related to Islamic typography. Embrace the artistry of "Te Hafs1 tharwat Emara1" and elevate your designs to new heights of beauty and elegance.

Balthasar is a very distinctive, stencil-type display font. Its letterforms originally appeared on a lettered book jacket by Michael Harvey. Its highly condensed letterforms being very economic in the use of space. The augmented, Balthasar Plus version has many alternative characters and ligatures, together with Opentype features for their automatic substitution where the application in which they are used permits.

Shady Characters JNL places type against a simulated halftone background to produce a "ribbon" with black and white visual contrast. By typing the left bracket key, you produce a wide space for between the words. A narrower space is on the right bracket key. Limited character set.

»QUINCY« started as an art project. I was stitching roughly cutout letters together on a piece of wooden board, but I didn’t like the result! So I ended up with a font in three cutout styles. I thought it was so unusual and really beautifully ugly, that I finished it, adding flashes here and there. Now I am offering this absolutely unusual font as a packet of three for you to enjoy. Have at least as much fun working with it as I had designing the packet. The font is great for packaging or posters, or whatever comes to your imaginations.

Noodlerz is the 3rd font designed for Cozy Fonts Foundry. It is the second 'handwriting style' type fonts designed to have a very casual but organized voice in it's coloring when set in text. You might say Noodlerz is a cross between a sharpie & a vintage typewriter alphabet font. Noodlerz, and it's partner Noodlerz Italic, give off a humorous personality with a flair of sarcasm and cartoon flavor. Great for captions, grocery lists, Dear John letters, recipes, and of course greeting cards. Advertising headlines and supportive body-copy text marry well in various point sizes. 'Hoping this font finds your voice!' Noodlerz from CozyFonts Foundry.

Let this free-flowing brush script add a little hand painted goodness to your works. Cheaper than a bucket of paint, use Brushed to add brush painted letters to your works or manipulate the many glyphs in this font using image editing software to create art as shown above.

Talking about the numerous types that today bear the name of Giambattista Bodoni are a kind of tribute as much to his reputation as a printer as to his ability as designer and engraver. In fact, all of them tent to be more in the way or style of Bodoni than simply copy of his letterforms. Like many other type designers, we’ve been seduced also to develop our own point of view of his work, nowadays enriched by some features of OpenType format that allows a variety of combinations: standard ligatures, discretional ligatures, stylistic alternates and old styles figures. Whereas the Bodoni serif in the capitals was of the same weight as the thin stroke but joined with a very slight fillet (Bracket) and the lowercase serif were like his French rivals, the Didots, featured straight- edged serifs that were unbracketed. The ascenders and descenders of this new Bodoni are shorter, giving in this way, more space for enlarge x high. Specially designed for editorial design and advertising, can be used in magazines, annual reports and all kind of fine print materials or web pages. The beauty of his letterforms can enrich headlines; this font can also be used as body text for its good legibility and accurate kerning.

I decided to create Hebrewish because the only Hebrew Latino font I have ever seen didn't really live-up to my expectations. Each Roman letter and Arabic numeral in this font is based directly on one or more of the Hebrew characters. Originally I was tempted to create an upper case only - since there is no lower case in Hebrew that I know of. But, as this would have limited it's usefulness, I changed my mind and added a lower case also. Nevertheless, those who want to create very Hebrew looking text, need only use the upper case. I've also added some typical Judaic symbols for the artistic minded, e.g. David's star *, the Menorah ^(Jewish candelabrum) and brackets{ } based on this, as well as brackets [] which, used together, produce a 'Ten commandments' stone-tablet symbol(use this [~] for another version). In short, you can either have some fun with this font or use it for serious work - the choice is yours.

These two extra bold fonts are classic slab serif wood type styles with one detail of difference. Columbian is an extra bold Clarendon wood type that was manufactured by many of the wood type manufacturers in the late 19th century. "Clarendons" feature bracketed or rounded serif joins whereas "Antique" was a class of typefaces that features squared off slab serifs. Some type designs have only minor differences from others. The Columbian design is essentially identical to Wm. Page & Co.'s "Antique no. 4", with the difference being the bracketed serifs. In researching material for the digitization of Columbian, we started with a 15 line font identified as "Columbian" shown in the Angelica Press wood type portfolio (printed in 1976). This font is in fact "Page Antique no. 4". Comparing Antique #4 to Columbian specimens from Hamilton and other manufacturers confirms the only real difference is the serif treatments. Therefore, both fonts are presented as a pair. Each font features a full Western & Central European character set.

A casual sans that harks back to the very English style of book jacket and poster art of the late 50's and early 60's. The turned-in terminals are reminicent of Stephenson Blake's Grotesque 9, and the italic provides unique cursive versions of the lowercase characters. Available in a "narrow" version as well as two standard weights, this face lends itself to the wider letterspacing that evokes hot metal.

An unnamed scroll typeface featured in the 1869 MacKellar Smiths and Jordan specimen book provided the pattern for this font. You may begin and end the scrolls with parentheses, braces or brackets, and employ the space bar as you normally would to construct headlines "in a pretty box". Both versions of this font contain the complete Unicode 1252 (Latin) and Unicode 1250 (Central European) character sets, with localization for Romanian and Moldovan.

An unnamed scroll typeface featured in the 1869 MacKellar Smiths and Jordan specimen book provided the pattern for this font. You may begin and end the scrolls with parentheses, braces or brackets, and employ the space bar as you normally would to construct headlines "in full-flowing draperies". Both versions of this font contain the complete Unicode 1252 (Latin) and Unicode 1250 (Central European) character sets, with localization for Romanian and Moldovan.

One of the original Clarendon types, an English design, here derived from a specimen taken from an American foundry, no identifying marks. With a tall x-height, wide version, unlike more traditional Clarendons, not a square serif but bracketed. Unique to this Clarendon are the rounded openings at the points where the horizontal and vertical stems meet in the capital B, D, P and R, not common in other Clarendons.

A playful Art Deco face from master penman Samuel Welo is combined with design elements used in 1930s signage to create this architectural face. End caps are created with {brackets} and spaces with the design elements are _underscores. Both versions of this font support the Latin 1252, Central European 1250, Turkish 1254 and Baltic 1257 codepages.

One of the classic display types of the 19th century, an Egyptian with bracketed serifs. There are many variants of this face and its uses are many.

Mexican City is a slab serif font with western feel. With its neat and beautiful arrangement of letters, this typeface will look outstanding in both formal and non-formal designs. Perfect for headlines or logos, jacket, Porter finds its inspiration in the style of mid-19th century typefaces using generous slab serifs and a hard-working appearance.

An ad appearing in the January 5, 1952 edition of Billboard Magazine promoted the then-new releases from Capitol Records. The headline copy was set in a bold, condensed sans serif stencil typeface. This inspired Music Ad Stencil JNL, which is available in both regular and oblique versions.

Franklin fracture - Blackletter Something New, the fracture blackletter, has been designed with logo designers and typographers in mind. This display font is the perfect addition to your t-shirt, jacket, hat, design studio, ready for your next logo, barber shop, coffee shop label. Modern blend of fracture and blackletter with a touch or vintage

Buffalo Bill is a revival of an old favorite font that’s been around since 1888, the James Conner’s Sons foundry book of that same year is the oldest source I've seen for this old classic. If you're looking for the font used as the logo for Buffalo Bill’s Irma Hotel in Cody Wyoming please refer to the FontMesa Rough Riders font. New to the Buffalo Bill font is the lowercase and many other characters that go into making a complete type font by today’s standards. The Type 1 version is limited to the basic Latin and western European character sets while the Truetype and OpenType versions also include central and eastern European charcters. William F. (Buffalo Bill) Cody called America’s Greatest Showman was one of the United State’s first big celebrity entertainers known around the world, millions of people learned about the Old West through Buffalo Bill’s Wild West shows which traveled throughout the United States and Europe. William Cody, at age eleven, started work on a cattle drive and wagon train crossing the Great Plains many times, he further went on to fur trapping and gold mining then joined the Pony Express in 1860. After the Civil War Cody went on to work for the Army as a scout and hunter where he gained his nickname Buffalo Bill. In 1872 William Cody started his entertainment career on stage in Chicago along with Texas Jack who also worked as a scout, the Scouts of the Prarie was a great success and the following year it expanded to include Wild Bill Hickok and was eventually named The Buffalo Bill Combination. By 1882 Texas Jack and Wild Bill Hickok had left the show and Buffalo Bill conceived the idea for the traveling Wild West Show using real cowboys, cowgirls, sharpshooters and Indians plus live buffalo and elk. The Wild West shows began in 1883 and visited many cities throughout the United States. In 1887 writer Mark Twain convinced Cody to take the show overseas to Europe showing England, Germany and France a wonderful and adventuruos chapter of American history. The shows continued in the United States and in 1908 William Cody combined his show with Pawnees Bill’s, in 1913 the show ran into financial trouble and was seized by the Denver sheriff until a $20,000 debt (borrowed from investor Harry Tammen) could be paid, Bill couldn't pay the debt and the loan could not be extended so the assets were auctioned off. William Cody continued to work off his debt with Harry Tammen by giving performances at the Sell’s-Floto Circus through 1915 then performed for another two years with other Wild West shows. William F. Cody passed away in 1917 while visiting his sister in Denver and is buried on Lookout Mountain joined by his wife four years later. Close friend Johnny Baker, the unofficial foster son of William Cody, began the Buffalo Bill Memorial Museum in 1921, over the years millions of people have visited William Cody’s grave and museum making it one of the top visitor attractions in the Denver area. William F. Cody romantisized the West creating the Wild West love affair that many still have for it today through books and cinema.

From Weimar to København/Copenhagen, picking up some decadent traits on its journey. The design of Copenhagen Grotesk is inspired by the great German grotesque type design history, although it will not fall into ranks in all aspects. Indeed, Copenhagen Grotesk will not be put into one single time pocket of style, so you'll notice that there's a hint of art deco style in its capital letters. The visual expression is first and foremost firmly rooted in the style of Scandinavian design, so feel free to use Copenhagen Grotesk for functional typographic design in relation to multiple media types.

In the heyday of "Tin Pan Alley", a song plugger was one whose job it was to bring a publisher's song to the attention of performers, show producers and radio station executives; the forerunner of the promotion man who visited disk jockeys with new record releases in the hopes of getting them played on the air. Song Plugger JNL was based on hand lettering spotted on some late-1920s-early 1930s sheet music.

The source of inspiration for MFC Patisserie Monogram is a letter set from the book, "Letters and Lettering" by Paul Carlyle & Guy Oring, published in 1938. This elegant decorative style was shown as Capitals & Numerals only, but we've expanded it out to include Capitals, Smallcaps, Numerals, an Ampersand, and ornamental parenthesis, brackets, and braces. MFC Patisserie Monogram can create one, two, or three letter monograms as well as basic headline and titling settings. It is a refined look that is as darling as it is delicate. The numeral set and bullet dividers allow for more detailed and personalized monograms. If you want an even more customized look, you can add any of a handful of brackets, braces, or parenthesis to surround your monograms in a complimenting style.

One of the classic display types of the 19th century, an Egyptian with bracketed serifs. Quite bold.

Claire News is a clear choice for text, especially for newspapers and books. The Claire News font family has a resemblance to New Clarendon but there is a greater contrast in strokes and serifs have more defined brackets.

Amarelinha is a casual and dynamic handwritten font, charming in its own peculiar way. It is a unicase alphabet, counting two versions for each letter, easily accessible through keyboard upper and lower cases. It also has a pocketful of automatic ligatures, providing an organic and spontaneous hand lettering feel. Available in two handy weights.

From alphabets created for book illustrations in the 1970s to lettering created for a book jacket in the 1990s, the Mentor family of typefaces has developed along its own slow and circuitous path. Always present in its evolution, though, has been the influence of three 20th century design giants: Eric Gill, Reynolds Stone, and Hermann Zapf, as filtered through the meticulous sensibility of Michael Harvey.

Originally designed for American Type Founders, Goudy drew inspiration from the classical old style faces for Goudy Old Style. Round characters have a strong diagonal stress, ascenders are fairly long but descenders are very short. Goudy bold was introduced in 1920; this was designed by Morris Fuller Benton. This typeface has been particularly popular in America where it is extensively used in advertising, book jackets, for labels and packaging.