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GIBBS — New Sans Serif Typeface (now 50% off!)

Greg Shutters0 votes

Hi, Typophiles! I've recently released a new typeface, GIBBS, which is currently on an introductory offer for 50% off.

Gibbs is a tough, sophisticated sans, named for prolific maritime architect William Francis Gibbs and inspired by his greatest design, the record-breaking mid-century luxury liner SS United States. Taking various cues from the unique cast aluminum signs found on board, the result is truly transatlantic — somewhere in between industrial American vernacular lettering and the English humanist styles of Gill or Johnston. Both stylish and comfortable to read, and with an extensive list of OpenType features, Gibbs allows you to set quality type with ease at both text and display sizes.

Built in 1952, the beautiful United States was the most revolutionary ship in the world when new. After a flawless 17-year career, she now sits unused and is in danger of scrapping. Her current owner, the non-profit SS United States Conservancy, wishes to restore the ship as a vibrant waterfront development and museum for future generations to enjoy for decades to come.

You can purchase Gibbs at MyFonts. I've also attached a PDF Specimen with some more sample settings and some history about the ship and notes about the design.

PDF icon GibbsTypeSample_sm.pdf

Handsome!

Wouldn't be surprised if it ended up sidelining some now-prominent sans-serifs.

Thank you both!

Really beautiful design.

Thanks, Martin!

Hi Typophiles — Gibbs is 65% off this week only to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the keel laying of the SS United States. The typeface was inspired by cast aluminum lettering found on board the historic ship, and I was recently notified that the typeface is a winner of a 2015 Type Directors Club Certificate of Excellence. The sale ends Feb. 15, 2015.

You've done a good work! Congratulations.

Thank you!

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