12.29.09

Daily Blocks, Featured

A Big Red O

Here is another industrial-esque typeface, with squared off counters, like the blue B. I’m not sure if it is an O or a zero. The fact that it is red makes me lean towards zero. This block is a favorite of mine; a nice, symmetrical number with great color.

12.26.09

Character Studies, Featured

Antique Bold

Here are some printed characters from the typeface. These blocks have a wonderful grain, and the holes in the grain seem more pronounced than other blocks I own. I enjoy blowing up images of the blocks and the prints and seeing what imperfections show up in the print. I would like to start doing some in depth research into the history and characteristics of some of the blocks that I have. I’ll start ...

12.14.09

Daily Blocks, Featured

Clarendon M

This is one of the first blocks I got when I started collecting wood type. It’s got a great color and texture, combined with a lovely typeface. I also love how you can clearly see the pantograph marks on this block. The more obvious marks at the bottom of the letterform was made with a larger pantograph bit, and the tighter details were taken care of with a smaller bit, ...

11.26.09

Daily Blocks, Featured

B Blue

Another large poster block that has some very bright colors showing through. I really enjoy these super condensed typefaces, and I love how the counters are squared off.

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