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1892 hit hard (infosec.pub)

submitted 7 months ago by j4k3@lemmy.world to c/typography@lemmy.ca

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Joke aside, there are several cool fonts in this one from 1892:

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[–] Obi@sopuli.xyz 7 points 7 months ago

These are fresh as hell, doesn't really feel dated at all.

[–] OmegaLemmy@discuss.online 6 points 7 months ago

These are fucking amazing

[–] Gradually_Adjusting@lemmy.world 4 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Such impetuous typography! Saved

[–] j4k3@lemmy.world 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I like the emotions these convey. Each one clearly has a theme and tone when I see them in passing.

[–] Gradually_Adjusting@lemmy.world 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

The semiotics are vivid

[–] j4k3@lemmy.world 2 points 7 months ago

You leave me couched but obsequious despite my apparent cloysome temerity in lexis and style

[–] distantsounds@lemmy.world 4 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

Sharp feet everywhere! Ty for sharing. Most of these were new to me and a fun style to dig into. Cheers!

[–] reddig33@lemmy.world 3 points 7 months ago

Gothic Italic is very “one of these things doesn’t belong here.” It looks more 1940s.

[–] turtlepower@lemm.ee 2 points 7 months ago

Is this rap lyrics or a typography example cuz some of this would be sick to the right beat..