The Type Nerd Tumbld

It’s an exciting time for type. Today’s robust generation of young typographers is constantly experimenting with the limits of one of the oldest visual art forms, and at the same time, the Internet has created a vast audience of design observers hungry for the next new thing!

Emily Gregory’s Little Book of Lettering compiles some of the most interesting typographers working today, including Bath, U.K.-based Andrew Joyce, who hand-drew these letters as part of a larger exploration of the letters of the alphabet. Most of the color combinations, the designer says, were inspired by NBA team logos.

typeverything: Typeverything.com The Numbers 2 Poster by Fifty...

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:45:42 -0400

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Typeverything.com

The Numbers 2 Poster by Fifty Five Hi’s & Michael Spitz.

typeverything: Typeverything.com The Numbers 2 Poster by Fifty...

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:58:09 -0400

typeverything:

Typeverything.com

The Numbers 2 Poster by Fifty Five Hi’s & Michael Spitz.

typeverything: Typeverything.com The Numbers 2 Poster by Fifty...

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:35:15 -0400

typeverything:

Typeverything.com

The Numbers 2 Poster by Fifty Five Hi’s & Michael Spitz.

lauriebreaker: S #doodle

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:32:28 -0400

lauriebreaker:

S #doodle

typeworship: Chance favors only the prepared mind This latest 8...

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 07:16:51 -0400

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Chance favors only the prepared mind

This latest 8 Faces artwork print is by Berlin based, Laura Serra, and showcases her unique style of pencil lettering and ink splatter. Laura chose this adage for her poster by Louis Pasteur the French microbiologist and chemist who originally conceived the idea of battling germs to defeat disease.

If your mind is prepared you may be able to grab one of these limited edition A3 (297mm x 420mm) prints as they go on sale shortly, at 4pm GMT today. There are less than 50 left.

instagramlikes: Real talk. by @erikmarinovich (Via @andreirobu)...

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 07:12:53 -0400

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Real talk. by @erikmarinovich (Via @andreirobu) http://instagr.am/p/Wk5Nc-QrUY/

typeworship: Cropped Characters I like these alternative...

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:25:41 -0400

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Cropped Characters

I like these alternative compositions by Bryan Patrick Todd, a letterer and designer from Louisville, Kentucky.

The full images of each character are good (he’s created a full alphabet of the ‘c’) but when cropped like this they are much more impactful.

typeworship: Late entry Valentine. I spotted this funky House...

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:25:25 -0400

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Late entry Valentine.

I spotted this funky House Industries lettering print, “Spanish Love”, on Typegirl’s Instagram feed. A really striking design, I like the little ‘House’ sign-off.

typeworship: Funky Flyer Reminiscent of a woodblock print,...

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:24:49 -0400

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Funky Flyer

Reminiscent of a woodblock print, this intricately composed flyer is for an event at the Baby Jupiter club, Leeds, UK. I like the feeling of looking through a secret (if slightly psychedelic) door way. Designed by Danny PiG

claire-eckstrom: some of my old calligraphy worksheets /...

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 08:54:59 -0400

claire-eckstrom:

some of my old calligraphy worksheets / brilliant quotes

crookedmonday: James Victore believes in you.

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 14:49:43 -0400

crookedmonday:

James Victore believes in you.

instagramlikes: Im almost there. by @marchroom (Via...

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 12:27:44 -0500

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Im almost there. by @marchroom (Via @andreirobu) http://instagr.am/p/RCkyDmnMUC/

typeworship: Type Worship is 2 This month sees Type Worship’s...

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 12:26:09 -0500

Nic Louw

Will Ruocco

Jon Buckley

Andy Wise

Kyle Gallant

Simon Ålander

typeworship:

Type Worship is 2

This month sees Type Worship’s second birthday! Writing about type and lettering plus hunting for those design work gems has been tremendous fun. I had no idea that this blog would prove to be such an enjoyable catalyst for learning about and meeting so many incredibly talented people. I’ve been incredibly lucky to have had such great reaction from everyone, especially the community on Tumblr.

To coincide with this, CreativeBloq has published my article, 11 Killer tips for a successful Tumblr Blog, describing how Type Worship grew from a handful of followers and how to ensure your blog Tumblr stands out from the crowd.

Thank you to all those who have followed, liked, reblogged and supported. And thanks to these designers too for use of these twos:

2 by Nic Louw

Big Fat TWO rough sketch by Will Ruocco

Two: Some assembly required by Jon Buckley [wow!]

No. 2 by Andy Wise

Frilly 2 by Kyle Gallant

And ‘2’ by recent Type Worship interviewee, Simon Ålander

David A. Smith is a traditional sign-writer/designer...

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 07:11:59 -0500

David A. Smith is a traditional sign-writer/designer specialising in high-quality ornamental hand-crafted reverse glass signs and decorative silvered and gilded mirrors. David recently produced a wonderful turn-of-the-century, trade-card styled album cover for popular American singer/songwriter John Mayer.

This is such an astounding piece of work. The level of craftsmanship and detail that went into this album is impossible for me to wrap my head around. This is an album I may just have to buy in order to keep this little piece of history.

http://paulstonier.com/graphic-design-blog/david-a-smiths-design-of-john-mayers-born-raised-album-cover/

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