Margaret Waller: Type Finds by Margaret Waller

Serif

margaretgwaller3 — 2023-08-28 19:29:24 UTC

I enjoyed this Serif typeface because of its historic quality and spacing. The type does a good job at drawing in your eye and being quickly legible for any passerby.

margaretgwaller3 — 2023-08-28 19:29:46 UTC

This font was on a bag from Ireland that displays an example of serif typeface. It is shown in all caps with monospacing between each letter. The Q is very decorative and almosts elevates the U.

margaretgwaller3 — 2023-08-28 19:30:01 UTC

I loved this bold serif font but got a little picky when dissecting some weird spacing. The A is too close to the D and the S has so much room because of the HUGE Apostrophe.

margaretgwaller3 — 2023-08-28 19:30:11 UTC

This ad utilizes serif fonts to advertise flower afgan patterning. This paragraph spacing is interesting as it is alligned in the center but seems to be almost justified in the second sentence. The use of all caps also distorts the overal paragraph style.

margaretgwaller3 — 2023-08-28 19:30:58 UTC

The Hurley Logo on my bike is shown to be a sans serif and seems fairly condensed. The letters appear to almost overlap each other due to the distortion of the location on my bike or just an artistic choice. I personally think the letters need a little more room between eachother.

margaretgwaller3 — 2023-08-28 19:31:09 UTC

My Yayoi Kusama book displays a good example of a sans serif but has some issues with spacing. It appears that it was in the default setting because the letters around the V have gaps between the text. I believe this is because of the shape of the letter V.

margaretgwaller3 — 2023-08-28 19:33:01 UTC

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margaretgwaller3 — 2023-08-28 19:33:57 UTC

This skateboard font is historical because of the black letter / gothic display type and a representation of japanese ink lettering.

margaretgwaller3 — 2023-08-28 19:34:11 UTC

The Royal Peasant uses a black letter style type face to reference the historical implications of this typeface in relation to pubs and middle-ages.

margaretgwaller3 — 2023-08-28 19:34:23 UTC

this historical typeface was found in the art library within vintage magazines. This style is a slab serif type with quick changes between thick and thin strokes.

margaretgwaller3 — 2023-08-28 19:34:35 UTC

This book design utilizes a thin sans serif font that represents historical fonts from the 20's.

margaretgwaller3 — 2023-08-28 19:34:46 UTC

This advertisement utilizes the modern art deco font. This style utilizes thin lines within this sans serif.

margaretgwaller3 — 2023-08-28 19:35:04 UTC

I found this book cover to be experimental and uses a couple of different styles of black letter and serif typefaces.

margaretgwaller3 — 2023-08-28 19:35:17 UTC

This typeface creates a decorative style of celebration with the intricate details and the historical reference to south america.

margaretgwaller3 — 2023-08-28 19:35:30 UTC

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margaretgwaller3 — 2023-08-28 19:36:19 UTC

I found this odd ad on the back of a comic book. At first glance I noticed a star dingbat in place of an apostrophe. I believe this can get away with the wacky usage because the typeface of the word Pinky's is weird in itself.

Images

margaretgwaller3 — 2023-09-02 02:45:35 UTC

I found this typeface to utilize special characters for design. Instead of two simple letter O's, the designer used two illustrations to create interest and a more comical design.

margaretgwaller3 — 2023-09-08 18:55:20 UTC

this sign painting uses a slab serif typeface on the side of a building. The typeface has a thin outline around the letter forms.

margaretgwaller3 — 2023-09-08 18:55:34 UTC

This smoke shop uses a bold sans serif with a drop shadow to create their branding and promotion of the shop.

margaretgwaller3 — 2023-09-08 18:56:19 UTC

This Bike Shop has designs of hand lettering sans serif font on the outdoor walls as a promotional tool.

margaretgwaller3 — 2023-09-08 18:56:37 UTC

The Mellow Mushroom in downtown athens uses a sans serif font with a hint of modern design. I found this specific typeface to be interesting and almost different from the normal branding of mellow mushroom.

margaretgwaller3 — 2023-09-08 18:56:58 UTC

When driving through downtown athens and noticed the Georgia theatre typeface and the small sans serif lettering that is used interchangeably to promote the artist and shows.

margaretgwaller3 — 2023-09-08 18:57:20 UTC

This painting uses a handwritten style of typeface.

margaretgwaller3 — 2023-09-08 19:01:09 UTC

Mama's Boy uses a serif font for their logo. This logo is spaced and kerned very oddly. I dislike the design choice to use the lower b ascender as a starting point for the word mama's. Additionally, the second m looks distorted and larger than the first.

margaretgwaller3 — 2023-09-08 19:13:59 UTC

This graffiti typeface was created from a stencil.

margaretgwaller3 — 2023-09-08 19:14:45 UTC

This poster was found in NYC. I found this script interesting as it is paired with a simple sans serif. Additionally, the script type resembles ink script which makes it more decorative and intriguing.

margaretgwaller3 — 2023-09-08 19:19:34 UTC

This sans serif utilizes monospacing and type on a path to create a complex but modern logo. I think the choice of using all caps creates uniformity among the design.

margaretgwaller3 — 2023-09-08 19:20:53 UTC

I found this sans serif typeface on window advertising in NYC. This type focuses on creating a clean and modern look for this ad. It also utilizes italics to feature the title and date of the chairs.

margaretgwaller3 — 2023-09-08 19:21:52 UTC

I found this Helvetica (sans serif) typeface in New York. I absolutley loved seeing this typeface for directions and or decorative uses.

margaretgwaller3 — 2023-09-08 19:22:13 UTC

I think this condensed and regular sans serif to work really well together to create a modern aesthetic.

margaretgwaller3 — 2023-09-08 19:22:37 UTC

The UGA football jersey uses a simple sans serif and a slab serif typeface for the large numbers. These forms of typeface are easy to read and can be seen from far away.

margaretgwaller3 — 2023-09-08 19:53:24 UTC

This script-style typeface is utilized in Japanese design. The artist used the decorative style to use English words in patterns. I thought this was very interesting.

margaretgwaller3 — 2023-09-08 19:53:52 UTC

This font is a very simple sans serif typeface. Its spacing is condensed in the title but more regular in the subtitle. Also, I think the subtitle is too thin against the textured cover which affects legibility.

margaretgwaller3 — 2023-09-08 19:57:24 UTC

Franny's Farmacy uses a fancy script with cursive lettering. The F almost creates a decorative drop cap. This brand also utilizes a serif and sans serif to complement this display/script typeface.

margaretgwaller3 — 2023-09-08 19:57:36 UTC

This script is used in an advertisement in the flagpole magazine. The typeface is elegant and resembles invitation style typeface but used in a casual way.

margaretgwaller3 — 2023-09-08 19:58:19 UTC

This article uses a modern serif font that has little variation between a sans serif font and a serif. The 2nd typeface is a script style that contrasts with the serif style.

margaretgwaller3 — 2023-09-08 20:01:24 UTC

margaretgwaller3 — 2023-09-08 20:02:06 UTC

I noticed that this dump truck uses a extended sans serif on the grill of the truck. I found this interesting and started noticing fonts all around the car industry.

margaretgwaller3 — 2023-09-08 20:02:46 UTC

I think the Pharaohs Trucking service uses a nice Egyptian slab serif with a sans serif. I think both of these typefaces are easy to read from up close and from far, which are important for branding.

margaretgwaller3 — 2023-09-08 20:04:30 UTC

The designer of this ad created a very unpleasing stroke drop-shadow behind the title text. The drop shadow is also distorted and scaled too far horizontally which allows the viewer to interpret it as its own word. I was unsure which category this fits in.

margaretgwaller3 — 2023-09-08 20:04:42 UTC

In this caution sign, the kerning for the sans serif is incorrect which caused the W, E and T to connect. This causes the word WET to form into one shape. It is still legible but not pleasing to look at.

margaretgwaller3 — 2023-09-08 20:06:18 UTC

I found this product design to use two very different typefaces, a rounded sans serif and a type writer historical sans serif. I believe they create a playful atmosphere for this design.

margaretgwaller3 — 2023-09-08 20:11:22 UTC

I think this sans serif font utilizes an interesting ampersand and apostrophe. They almost look like the belong in different typefaces.

margaretgwaller3 — 2023-09-10 22:58:42 UTC

margaretgwaller3 — 2023-09-10 22:59:07 UTC

The Lowe's typeface uses a very geometric sans serif apostrophe. It is basically just a rectangle.

Decorative Drop Cap

margaretgwaller3 — 2023-09-10 23:00:06 UTC

Slab Serif (Egyptian)

margaretgwaller3 — 2023-09-10 23:01:55 UTC

margaretgwaller3 — 2023-09-10 23:03:03 UTC

Exit signs usually use san serif typefaces because it is easy to read. We see this typeface everywhere.

margaretgwaller3 — 2023-09-10 23:20:17 UTC

The Venue on Broad uses a script-style font to be decorative and convey a sense of elegance to the community. The use of thin sans serif is interesting and seems to be successful

margaretgwaller3 — 2023-12-08 19:03:33 UTC

The kerning on this pencil case is incorrect. The f in forever seems to float away and form a new word "friendshipf".

margaretgwaller3 — 2023-12-08 20:05:49 UTC

I found this special character of the dollar sign on a label of a hardware store. I thought this sans serif style was so simple yet easily recognizable.