Typophile

Metal Type

Shrdlu

Hi,

Can anyone identify these two metal typefaces? I don't think they are American as they aren't in McGrew's book.

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Akira Yoshino

The first one is Perpetua Titling.

Mike F

The second is Houtsneeletter by A Van der Vossen for Enschedé, 1927. Digitized poorly by Fontbank years ago as Tarzan (and Brendel as Mahogani).

Akira Yoshino

You’re great, Mike, as usual.

Mike F

Nah. Houtsneeletter is rather, well ... distinctive. See it once and you recognize it later. Nice to see you here, Akira.

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