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Fontrunner

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Topic on Jan 17, 2013 02:51 PM
I am doing a (unpaid) project on 50s & 60s LP sleeves (esp. jazz and beat).
So am looking for a font very similar:


Pointy curves are a requirement. TIA.

raphaelroxter says
Reply on Jan 17, 2013 06:15 PM
Very nice and funny font =)
audiopimp says
Reply on Jan 17, 2013 07:05 PM
Surely Rian Hughes (Device Fonts) is the font designer for this project.
He seems to specialise in 50's & 60's style fonts.

Horseshoes And Lemonade

Amorpheus

Blackcurrant Pro Alt

Custard Pro

raphaelroxter says
Reply on Jan 17, 2013 09:06 PM
I love Ember bus is very dificult to obtain a similar. =(
Fontrunner says
Reply on Jan 18, 2013 03:07 AM
Found this freeware (alphabet only, no caps).

Thinking of buying Hi-hat.



audiopimp says
Reply on Jan 18, 2013 05:59 AM
Do you think that looks more like a cross between brush and graffiti?
Fontrunner says
Reply on Jan 18, 2013 10:44 PM
Yes I guess you are right, audio.
The problem with Hihat is it says "Basic Font" which suggests limited characters and if so, "bargain font" at $19 does not seem such good value!
audiopimp says
Reply on Jan 18, 2013 10:57 PM
Did you not like the Device fonts ?
Fontrunner says
Reply on Jan 19, 2013 03:31 AM
Yes audio! Some fonts have "the look" for the era and context. Others don't.
These do:

and of course this:


Fontrunner says
Reply on Jan 19, 2013 03:39 AM
Original album sample:



audiopimp says
Reply on Jan 19, 2013 09:10 AM
What about fonts from PintassilgoPrints ?
They have a couple of crackin' ones.
Fontrunner says
Reply on Jan 19, 2013 09:08 PM
Yeh thanks. Pintassilgo Jongleur and Swungnote are good.
Fontrunner says
Reply on Jan 24, 2013 08:11 PM
I found a passable alternative to HiHat.



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