February 25th, 2010

Audebaud by MADType

Audebaud

Now available for purchase via YWFT and MyFonts.com.

This wood type revival is a rare specimen, indeed. Audebaud is a charming and bold Late 19th Century Clarendon of French lineage. With its rounded terminals, and unique proportions; this font will instill a joie de vivre in any design.

The design was inspired by the work of Constant Audebaud. Audebaud was an engraver of wooden type that was used for posters and the like. His work appeared in the 1880s in the Deux-Sèvres département of France.

January 25th, 2010

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Going through some old type specimens, I found this example of Ludlow Tempo (1931). To my knowledge, the full family has not been revived in the digital age. Yes, it was a blatant Futura rip off, but it has unique and beautiful humanist italic forms. If you are interested in seeing more or if you know of a revival already out there, comment away.

December 22nd, 2009

Happy Holidays