It’s not my intention to turn my blog into a homage of skills and methods from the past but this video is simply stunning. The craft of David A Smith, a truly exceptional signwriter and glass embosser, is captured brilliantly in this superb film from Danny Cooke. It really highlights the relationship between his creativity and the technology that he uses. He also has the best van I have ever seen! And watch out for the titles at the end of the film.
stunning sign artist & glass embosser
morris fuller benton v eric gill
who’s the greatest?
In the right corner hailing from Brighton England, stands Eric Gill an artist, sculptor printmaker and creator of some of the most beautiful typefaces on the planet. In the left corner a native of Milwaukee USA, stands Morris Fuller Benton one of the most prolific typeface designers the world has ever witnessed. So who’s the daddy? ( » continue reading » )
how to kern type perfectly
There are lots of tips on the best way to perfectly kern a piece of type. As with all design, kerning can be subjective, but some is just plain right or wrong. One trick that stuck with me was from the esteemed Maggie Lewis who was the Head of Typography at J.Walter Thompson for many years. ( » continue reading » )
70’s design in the house
I’ve got to get me a couple of these great prints from House Industries. I love the whole New York 70′s design feel, I have a shed load of U&LC, a couple of original Photo-Lettering type books and my final college piece was based on the work of Herb Lubalin. Add to that a class taken with Ed Benguiat a few years back, I think I qualify to display these in my house. If only Tony Dispigna was my next door neighbour!
design inspiration from baseball?
So just got back from holiday in Florida visiting family and generally having a great time and as with all my trips to the United States, I love taking in a baseball game. I’m not sure if it’s the pure american feel of it all, or I really do enjoy the sport. ( » continue reading » )
