Typophile

Older Whitbread Brewery Logotype

OHP

Would like some help with identifying this face – if custom drawn, any close digitised font suggestions will be welcome. Thanks

A 19th century style with triangular [or wedge] serifs called Latin.
I didn't spot an exact match, but consider: Zuzana Licko's Matrix II http://www.myfonts.com/fonts/emigre/matrix-ii-ot/ PL Latin http://www.linotype.com/157461/PLLatinBold-product.html Latin CT Semi Condensed http://www.myfonts.com/fonts/castletype/latin-ct/ Ennio FY http://www.myfonts.com/fonts/fontyou/ennio-fy/
Don

Thanks Don, that's a good start.

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