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Monthly Archives: August 2012
The Vanishing Sign Writer
Much as I have championed skilful type design I am also saddened that the type font has virtually wiped out the sign writer’s craft. Hand lettering on shops, vans and on sign posts and name plates has all but disappeared … Continue reading
Posted in language, Publishing, typography / design, Uncategorized
Tagged corporate jackboot, Oswald Cooper, sign writing, type design
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Ian Whiteman 