Typography

A Visit to the New York Sign Museum

I could have spent the whole day there.

Mar 26 •

Let’s Check Out Some Cool Old Business Letters and Invoices

Each one provides a peek into a distinct little industry-specific world.

Feb 28 •

The Pleasures of Vintage Billheads

You probably know about letterhead, but do you know about billheads? Let’s take a closer look.

Jan 7 •

A deep dive on the surprisingly wide stylistic range of “Fig.” notations on patent drawings.

Dec 18, 2024 •

An Unusual Speed Limit Sign

And a municipality that’s in no hurry to talk about it.

Sep 4, 2024 •

Did This Shop Just Invent a New Letter of the Alphabet?

It sure looks that way. Plus: A rare graffiti sighting of my name and an unusual speed hump sign!

Aug 20, 2024 •

Some Thoughts About Book Spine Design

Including a particularly interesting (and irksome) recent example.

Aug 5, 2024 •

When “V.F.W.” Stands for “Vibrant, Fantastic, Wonderful”

Sometimes a sign has more going on than immediately meets the eye.

Jul 20, 2024 •

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