Typography: February 2011 Archives

Your Moment of Type Zen #8

Lovely and crusty hand-painted lettering graces the roadsides of just about every American town. I was especially taken by the sign for wheelchairs along Route 206 in New Jersey (they used to sell potatoes, and then it was hub cabs).

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Your Moment of Type Zen #7

I've been on a mission to collect religious signage, though I'm careful not to be disrespectful. And, of course, in attempting to be ecumenical as possible, I'm reaching out to all faiths. I will continue to post more, assuming the spirit moves me.

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Der Moment of Type Zen #6

Ever wonder who's using all those Frakturs? The faux-Bavarian town of Leavenworth, Washington, that's who. This past fall, I spent the weekend at an AIGA Seattle retreat in the scenic Cascades, and took a quick tour of the local tourist attraction -- an entire town designed for a permanent Oktoberfest celebration. Enjoy. … MORE

Your Moment of Type Zen #5

Italy is incredible. I don't know what else to say. The colors, the light, the food... and of course, the type. I finally got there this past fall, and here's a small sampling of what I wanted to take home with me.… MORE