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I am especially looking for font and compass rose alternatives.
Thank you, Chris
Retro Map Design
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, Jun 11 2007 10:41 AM
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Posted 11 June 2007 - 10:41 AM
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Am experimenting with a 1920's design for an upcoming travel magazine piece (graphic width = 2.5").
I am especially looking for font and compass rose alternatives.
Thank you, Chris
I am especially looking for font and compass rose alternatives.
Thank you, Chris
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Posted 11 June 2007 - 01:52 PM
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I don't have font or compass rose alternatives. However, I do suggest you point the compass to north. Currently, your map is not oriented north.
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Posted 11 June 2007 - 02:08 PM
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Well, I like the colors, but Peignot wasn't drawn until 1937.
I would suggest Cooper Black or Cheltenham as appropriate for the times, but if the magazine art director demands something over the top, you could use something like this display face, sometimes called Broadway:
http://www.shinntype...st/Lincoln.html
I would suggest Cooper Black or Cheltenham as appropriate for the times, but if the magazine art director demands something over the top, you could use something like this display face, sometimes called Broadway:
http://www.shinntype...st/Lincoln.html
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Posted 11 June 2007 - 02:34 PM
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Nice Lincoln ad, Dennis. I am using Exotic 350 Demi-Bold BT, a Peignot (like you said, 1937), so indeed I am on the hunt for a font in use during the 20's. I'll look into your suggestions - many thanks.
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Posted 11 June 2007 - 06:42 PM
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I googled "lettering of the 1920s" and got several productive leads, including:
http://www.fontcraft...uct_Code=plakat
http://www.fontcraft...uct_Code=plakat
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Posted 19 June 2007 - 07:36 AM
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You can try the following website:
http://www.fontscape.com/explore?7CM
I am also looking forward for your suggestions.
http://www.fontscape.com/explore?7CM
I am also looking forward for your suggestions.
Ernesto Carreras
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