![]() ![]() The numerals, however, are quite unique, abandoning the more ridged vertical strokes typically kept by blackletter alphabets and adopting a more organic feel. The form of the letters in this alphabet is of a typical traditional blackletter style, which can be seen in many vintage lettering books. The correct term for the style of lettering is “blackletter”, which was often used for manuscripts and created with a broad nib pen using only two main angles–one around 45° and another entirely vertical for thin downstrokes on the capital letters and other small features. The exact date of creation is unknown, but it was between 19. The name “Old English” is actually a misnomer, as there is nothing specifically English about the origins of the style, but was developed all over Western Europe, specifically in Germany. The Spacerite Old English alphabet was the 4th monument font created by the Spacerite Company. It is possible that the Spacerite Company hired French to draw up the letters, but it is also possible that they were redrawn by Timothy Jellow, one of the two original partners of the Spacerite Company who likely designed the company’s first 3 alphabets. The Spacerite Old English alphabet drew from two separate examples–the uppercase and numerals from one alphabet were used without change, along with a mixture of a modified lowercase from the same alphabet and a separate simplified lowercase designed specifically for raised lettering. As part of the series, French focused one article on the Gothic Blackletter, where several example alphabets were included. Bliss) aimed at lettering for the purpose of sandblasting. ![]() During the 1920s or 30s, French also wrote a series of articles for the Monument and Cemetery Review (the publication of Harry A. ![]() French was a draftsman, and later a mechanical/engineering drawing professor, and wrote many books on the subjects of mechanical drawing and lettering. Previously unknown by the MLC, it is now confirmed that the designer of the alphabet was renowned drafting instructor Thomas Ewing French. French, Monument and Cemetery Review, circa 1930). MLC Fonts Used Worldwide, and in Blockbuster FilmsĮxample alphabet used as inspiration for the Spacerite Old English alphabet.All Fonts Bundle ends after January 6th.The MLC is Seeking Historic Monument Industry Materials.All Fonts Bundle: Back for a limited time!. ![]()
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