Dan X. Solo

In this volume noted typographer Dan X. Solo has compiled a treasury of attractive, eye-catching typefaces that will add decorative flair to almost any graphic project. Artists and illustrators can choose from a wealth of ready-to-use, royalty-free typefaces, including Anglo, Alfama, Sundance Decorated, Carnival Open, Daisy Delight, Laurel, Mole Foliate, Kobe, Barb, Ecclesiastic, Garland, Magnet, Fina Uncial, Chickadee Tooled, and many more.All typefaces include uppercase alphabets; some contain punctuation marks and lowercase letters. Most have numerals. Commercial artists will find these distinctive and versatile typefaces ideal for use in display ads, on posters, signs, menus, and in other print projects.

Letters containing human and animal figures, set against stylized backgrounds, laced with flowers, bordered by cherubs, more.

An impressive gallery of alphabets, inspired by the elaborate calligraphy of the Middle Ages, features many unusual fonts for artists and illustrators. Styles range from heavy Gothic typefaces such as Lowenbrau and Hansa to the more dainty modes of Leipzig and Tory. Most include uppercase and lowercase letters; many numerals. 53 fonts.