The numerals in this set are fantastic! They have so many little nuances and a lot of ornamentation. This guy is in very good shape, you can even see the wood face on the top half of the numeral. I just love how the ends of the face are rounded, so those curves meet at the mid right with the curves in the counters as well. It’s very organic and ...

Here is a wonderful little symmetrical letterform to close out the week. You can see remnants of red ink on the face, and the big dark stains that are scattered about as well. The sides never feel like they quite go completely straight, it retains a really nice roundness. Style: Gothic Style first appeared: Unknown Size: 15 line Manufacturer: Hamilton Manufacturing Method: Pantograph Is it part of a complete set? Yes

One of my favorite numerals. It’s so bottom heavy with that massive serif, and the “flag” ornamentation at the top is such an interesting shape. The face has weathered beautifully, with a great mixture of tones. It’s always fun to find variations of forms that can tend to be a bit repetitive and stale. Style: French Clarendon No. 2 Style first appeared: 1873 Size: 12 line Manufacturer: Hamilton Manufacturing Method: Pantograph Is it part of a ...

The cross arm on this guy is so incredibly stubby! It really stands out when it’s printed in a word, I’ve got a poster I need to photograph that uses it. I find the widths and proportions here fascinating, definitely one of my favorites from the set. Style: Grotesque Style first appeared: Unknown Size: 15 line Manufacturer: Hamilton Manufacturing Method: Pantograph Is it part of a complete set? Yes