Typophile

Name that font

james backhurst

Found this great font while queuing in the Post Office (again). Great impact and clarity. Does anyone know what it is? Where I can get it? Who’s done it?

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Id guess and state.: Custom, corporate Royal Mail type.. :)
( Fontsmith designed a custom typeface for Post Office, in the past, maybe they did this one as well.? )

Dav, formlos

wow ... this is G-type’s Chevin brilliantly used here. Nice work for Nick Cooke to have such a high profile client in his portfolio ...

Ooh, Nice ID, George..

( I failed once more, maybe its finally time for a vacation or some time off..
Ill nominate George as my substitute / successor.. :)

Dav, formlos

You’re right George. I was pretty chuffed when I first saw Chevin used for a Royal Mail advert. I was stunned when I realised the entire family had been adopted as the RM corporate typeface, and is used for absolutely everything.

James, I know what you mean about Post Office queues - don’t you just love slowly snaking your way to the counter. Position number 5 please!

I’m glad you like Chevin. It’s available in the UK from Fontworks. - www.type.co.uk

Nick Cooke

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