Wood Type Museum

Posted on May 22, 2009 Posted in TypographyTagged museum, print, type, typographic, Typography, wood4 Comments

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Robert Lee of Unicorn Graphics in Garden City, NY has amassed an incredible collection of wood types and engraved blocks, and is cataloging them in an online museum for everyone to view. The collection includes catalogs, wood types, ornaments, borders, engraved blocks, cuts and more. Simply amazing. The museum is described as:

This Web Museum is established for the purpose of educating the general public, and the next generation, on the beauties of wood types and engraved blocks. Our mission is to gather, save, preserve, and interpret wood types and information about them.

Well done Robert.

A2/SW/HK

Posted on May 19, 2009May 19, 2009 Posted in Design, TypographyTagged Books, branding, graphic design, identity, publication, typeface, Typography3 Comments

A2/SW/HK is a London based studio that consists of Scott Williams & Henrik Kubel. The duo are pumping out exquisite work evident in their online portfolio. Fantastic and inspiring work.

Helvetica Forever Exhibit

Posted on May 18, 2009May 18, 2009 Posted in TypographyTagged exhibit, helvetica, type, typeface, Typography

Helvetica Forever Exhibit is a project by the University of Applied Sciences Düsseldorf and curated by Lars Müller, Victor Malsy and Philipp Teufel.

The exhibition contains items like advertisements, posters, promotional leaflets as well as documents highlightening Helvetica’s history of origin. The exhibit has already passed through Osaka and Tokyo Japan and will also makes stops in Sofia, Bulgaria and Düsseldorf, Germany.

This is definitely a can’t miss. I’m so bummed that this isn’t at all coming to the US. I’d kill to see this! If anyone has visited the show and has photos, please send them over! Thanks.

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Neutraface Slab

Posted on May 14, 2009May 14, 2009 Posted in TypographyTagged font, serif, slab, type, typeface, Typography7 Comments

I’ve always been a fan on the wonderful Neutrface typeface. It’s simple, clean and classical and the geometry gives it a balanced feel that is pleasing. It’s damn sexy, especially in the light weights.

So when I saw that House Industries released a Slab version, I was all giddy. I’ve recently been obsessed with Slab and Serif faces so this was instance love.

Neutraface Slab comes in five display weights and four text weights, including italics, as well as small caps and seven figure styles. The complete set will cost you $599.00, which isn’t so bad considering the amount of the weights you get. I might have to add this to my collection.

New Rail Alphabet

Posted on May 12, 2009May 12, 2009 Posted in TypographyTagged font, helvetica, signage, type, typeface, Typography12 Comments

New Rail Alphabet is a revival of the typeface used for the British Rail that was designed by Margaret Calvert in the late 60’s. The original consisted of two versions but this new version is available in 6 weights: Off White, Light, Medium, Bold and Black.

I love it. A nice alternative to Helvetica.

Astrid Stavro Studio

Posted on May 4, 2009May 11, 2009 Posted in Design, International Typographic Style, TypographyTagged graphic design, grid system, International Typographic Style, minimalism, modernism, poster, Typography2 Comments

I’m absolutely in love with this poster by Barcelona based studio, Astrid Stavro, that was created for the International Piano Competition in 2007. Strong, beautiful typography on a well formed, grid reminiscent of the great work that came out of the 60’s. A wonderful example of the International Typographic Style.

They’ve designed a ton of wonderful pieces so be sure you surf through their portfolio. Unfortunately the site isn’t that great, and it’s a little annoying to do so, but it’s very much worth it.

Astrid Stavro is also responsible for the wonderful Art of the Grid site.