Type Journal

Type Journal

Production method: Rendered. But based n a woodblock type. 

Anatomy: Extreme large pt size, uppercase and lowercase with contrasting line weights, the cap height of the initial caps in B and D are larger than the rest of the header. 

Identity: David Carson. 

Character: Abstract, grunge, textured, faded, artistic, contrast. 

Production method: Digital

Anatomy: Ornate extensions, abstract crossbar on T, mostly a consistent line weigh with a contrasting light element added in some of the curves on the bowls of 'e' 'r' and 'n' 

Identity: Based on a manipulated geometric sans serif with obvious visual additions.

Character: Playful, floral, abstract, contrasting shapes, angular and cirular elements.

Production method: Woodblock. 

Anatomy: Chunky serifs, rounded and semi squared off counters,. 

Identity: Slab serif, gothic. 

Character: Abstract, textured, faded, contrasting colors. 

Production method: Digital.

Anatomy: Inconsistent line weight, abstract triangular serif point on the G, squared off 90 degree right angle on the base of the G. 

Identity: Looks like a manipulated version of Neville Brody blur? An edit of a geometric sans serif font. 

Character: Soft edges, abstract, uneven, retro.

Production method: Rendered

Anatomy: Uppercase, irregular weights, light, regular, bold and ultra bold. 

Identity: David carson

Character: Type as image, textured, abstract, photocopy style, 

Production method: Digital manipulation of a lead type. 

Anatomy: In the actual glyphs the line weight is pretty consistent, all lowercase. 

Identity: Origins look like a monospaced geometric sans serif typeface with modern manipulations. 

Character: Technical, playful use of combination of letters and symbols.