Anderson Four Feather Falls
Phoenix Sans
Wilhelm Klinspor Gotisch Df
Taglettes
And everything in between. I literally have hundreds of fonts but sometimes I still can't find the one I need. I've been hitting up DaFont (the go to website for hundreds of free downloadable fonts arranged by category, found via Jordan Ferney) a lot today and I'm just awed by the endless possibilities.
But then I got to thinking how hand lettering is now a lost art form. As a calligrapher, I feel fortunate because I get to experience the process of writing instead of just tapping keys on a keyboard. Luckily there are still some people who still cherish it as an art form and continue the wonderful tradition. Like Pierre Tardif (found via oatmeal and cinnamon):
It is fascinating to watch and I have so much appreciation for the skill involved. If you have time, check out his other you tube videos, you'll be mesmerized by the process.
2 comments:
Hi,
Have you tried to create your own font? Tara was looking into it recently. Here are a few sites you can try it out:
www.yourfonts.com
www.fontifier.com
Hope all is well,
Nathan
Hi Nathan-
Ohh that's really cool. I'll have to look into it! Thanks for sending this along. Tell everyone I said hi! We're missing Ithaca very much!
-Janis
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