Canada Type News | May 2007

Font Releases:

-Minuet: An informal script with crossover deco elements giving it an unmistakable 1940s flavor, this is a revival and expansion of the Rondo family, the last typeface drawn by Stefan Schlesinger before his death. This digital version greatly expands on the metal fonts. Both weights include a complete set of lowercase alternates Ñ based on Schlesinger's own drawings, as well as alternative variations for some of the capitals, a few ligatures, and extended language support.

-Plywood: Plywood is based on a long lost American film classic: Franklin Typefounders's Barker Flare from the early 1970s. This font is a surprisingly effective mix between the rigid confidence of nineteenth century wood types and the smooth feminine curves of twentieth century art nouveau ideas. With many variations on almost every letter in the alphabet, it's a versatile typeface that can make itself timelessly at home in multiple design environments, with motifs ranging from the strong and western to the crafty and artsy.

May 2007 Notes:

- Thanks to all who sent compliments about the Jezebel set we released last month. Much appreciated, and we're very happy you like it.

- Congratulations to Lisa Salat from Austria, Ed Beaudry from Canada, and Barry Schwartz and Gary Lainer from the USA. They were the winners of last month's random draw. The next draw will happen on June 2, and four lucky ones from our May customers will receive their choice of any Canada Type font package (excluding value packs). Winners will be notified by email before June 5.

Thanks for checking out Canada Type, and see you again in June.