Typophile

Modern combination of western and serif fonts

David Shaffer

I'm looking to identify this font. I've scoured the internet, but have not had any luck. It was found here: http://www.mr-cup.com/blog/3.html , but I haven't been able to find a font that is similar to this one. I'm wondering if the branding company did a one-off for this client? If not, what are some similar fonts that you know of? Thanks for your help!!!

The identity was obviously done by Champoutetfils. At their site they provide the image of the typeface Lionel. So I think it is a custom job.

For similar fonts: Have a look at letterheadfonts.com.

Totally agree with Renko, most probably a custom job. Plus, really don't know any Latin Tuscan Condensed such like this. As a sidenote, "Lionel" custom type and main woodmark differ also a bit: x-height, latin serif position (/L, /E, /N...). They surely share the same design backbone though, one derived from the other. They may have started creating main woodmark (possibly as described below) then extend this 5-letters job to an alphabet.
If I have to reproduce it, I'd probably start from one of these following condensed sans, adding latin (triangular) serifs and median spurs: Dharma Gothic, Revolution Gothic, House of Cards (serifs need to be tweaked), Sheepman (possibly lacking a bit of height but latin serifs are already here, just needs to add median spurs), Teniers (same work as House of Cards), Prince, Boot Camp Spurs, Face Off M54, Tempus Gothic, Nomad, Union Thug, Tungsten, Alfrere Sans, Public Gothic Square, Beckett A2

Side spurs were a popular 19th century way to ornament a font.
"Latin" fonts -- where the serifs are triangular -- were also popular.
This particular combination of Latin serifs and spurs is unusual.
To duplicate, I would follow the same procedure as Ryuk; choose a squared sans of similar weight and add Latin serifs and spurs.
The closest squared serif that I was able to dig out is Geogrotesque Bold by Emtype.
Don

A quick rough approximation:

If you are not a font-maker, someone should be able to make it for you at a reasonable price.
The only caveat is that if a base sans is used, it should be properly purchased and its permissions should allow modifications.
Don

Thanks for all of the feedback- this has been invaluable.

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