Fonts In Use
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Type at work in the real world. Fonts In Use is an independent archive of typography. https://fontsinuse.com
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Primarily on Mastodon: https://typo.social/@fontsinuse
Newsletter: https://newsletter.fontsinuse.com?tag=bluesky
I found a couple events and articles from Feb and Mar and they said she was still in the role. Dunno.
November 6, 2025 at 4:49 PM
I found a couple events and articles from Feb and Mar and they said she was still in the role. Dunno.
It’s Matthew Carter’s typeface, Shelley (fontsinuse.com/typefaces/27...), but like much Word Art it’s been artificially bolded.
But the White House has a Chief Calligrapher (en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?...), so why not have her do something proper? (Unless she’s been laid off like everyone else.)
But the White House has a Chief Calligrapher (en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?...), so why not have her do something proper? (Unless she’s been laid off like everyone else.)
November 6, 2025 at 1:59 AM
It’s Matthew Carter’s typeface, Shelley (fontsinuse.com/typefaces/27...), but like much Word Art it’s been artificially bolded.
But the White House has a Chief Calligrapher (en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?...), so why not have her do something proper? (Unless she’s been laid off like everyone else.)
But the White House has a Chief Calligrapher (en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?...), so why not have her do something proper? (Unless she’s been laid off like everyone else.)
Yes, we have quite a backlog. If it’s rejected, you’ll know. Otherwise, thanks for your patience!
November 5, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Yes, we have quite a backlog. If it’s rejected, you’ll know. Otherwise, thanks for your patience!
In 1941, Linotype updated this booklet as “The Readability of Type” and added 1937–1941 to the table.
(This is a reply to an archived post from 2016. We just migrated everything from X using the wonderful @cyd.social and will finally archive our account there.)
(This is a reply to an archived post from 2016. We just migrated everything from X using the wonderful @cyd.social and will finally archive our account there.)
November 2, 2025 at 2:04 AM
In 1941, Linotype updated this booklet as “The Readability of Type” and added 1937–1941 to the table.
(This is a reply to an archived post from 2016. We just migrated everything from X using the wonderful @cyd.social and will finally archive our account there.)
(This is a reply to an archived post from 2016. We just migrated everything from X using the wonderful @cyd.social and will finally archive our account there.)
This appears to be hand lettered. No two repeating letters are identical. Similar: fontsinuse.com/typefaces/32...
Brasilia in use
Designed by Albert Hollenstein and Albert Boton in 1958–60. Initially a lowercase design by Hollenstein in two weights, to which Boton added capitals [1964 Graphis feature]. “Apparently, the design wa...
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October 24, 2025 at 9:45 PM
This appears to be hand lettered. No two repeating letters are identical. Similar: fontsinuse.com/typefaces/32...
Can’t nail the cover gothic. The signature letter there is the squared ‘O’. Not many gothics with that shape in metal or wood at the time. Possible that this is hand lettering, or one of the many unnamed wood typefaces that are not well cataloged.
October 12, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Can’t nail the cover gothic. The signature letter there is the squared ‘O’. Not many gothics with that shape in metal or wood at the time. Possible that this is hand lettering, or one of the many unnamed wood typefaces that are not well cataloged.
(the Condensed style) collection.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/documents/aa...
Specimen sheet for Placard Condensed (series number: 568) | Science Museum Group Collection
A page from "Specimen Book of 'Monotype' Printing Types" volume two, displaying samples of Placard Condensed (series number: 568), in various size from 42D on 48pt up to 72pt. Produced and distributed...
collection.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk
October 12, 2025 at 5:00 AM
(the Condensed style) collection.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/documents/aa...
Title page is Placard fontsinuse.com/typefaces/49...
Placard in use
Designer unknown. Monotype mentions it “is based on drawings received from Germany.” [MyFonts] Originally issued in five styles; Condensed 568 (1937), Condensed 522 Titling, Light Extra Condensed 505,...
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October 12, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Title page is Placard fontsinuse.com/typefaces/49...
Yep, good catch. It’s Instrument Serif. fontsinuse.com/typefaces/21...
Instrument Serif in use
A condensed display font designed for the Instrument brand. Designed by Rodrigo Fuenzalida with direction from Jordan Egstad. Comes in roman and italic styles.
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September 9, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Yep, good catch. It’s Instrument Serif. fontsinuse.com/typefaces/21...
Don’t have an account yet? It lets you do stuff like save likes, create sets, and create a custom “Stream” of Typefaces, Foundries, Type Designers, and Users you want to follow.
August 25, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Don’t have an account yet? It lets you do stuff like save likes, create sets, and create a custom “Stream” of Typefaces, Foundries, Type Designers, and Users you want to follow.
The script is written by hand, perhaps by the Chief White House Calligrapher, Lee Ann Clark.
Rick Paulus previously held the position. He spoke at @letterformarchive.org’s Letterform Lecture in 2019. letterformarchive.org/events/view/...
Rick Paulus previously held the position. He spoke at @letterformarchive.org’s Letterform Lecture in 2019. letterformarchive.org/events/view/...
Calligraphy in the Digital Age
The work of the calligrapher, the specific and intended arrangement of 26 simple characters, is unique amongst the visual arts in that we are held to the literally “carved in...
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August 17, 2025 at 9:32 PM
The script is written by hand, perhaps by the Chief White House Calligrapher, Lee Ann Clark.
Rick Paulus previously held the position. He spoke at @letterformarchive.org’s Letterform Lecture in 2019. letterformarchive.org/events/view/...
Rick Paulus previously held the position. He spoke at @letterformarchive.org’s Letterform Lecture in 2019. letterformarchive.org/events/view/...