Monday, October 20, 2008

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Saturday, October 18, 2008

Download Castine Font Family



Download Castine Font Family

Download Download Castine Font Family

There’s a cemetery in Castine, Maine, a lovely coastal town perhaps best known for Maine Maritime Academy and a surviving crop of stately old American elms, with headstones dating back into the 18th century -- the standard old headstone shape, often topped by winged skulls.

Thanks to a local historical society volunteer, I got my hands on a couple rubbings; these show a particular style of stonecarving that proved captivating to the point of typeface design.

Castine has a full character set in both roman and italic styles.

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Friday, October 17, 2008

Download Castine Font Family Style



Download Castine Font Family Style

Download Castine Font Family

Download Download Castine Font Family

There’s a cemetery in Castine, Maine, a lovely coastal town perhaps best known for Maine Maritime Academy and a surviving crop of stately old American elms, with headstones dating back into the 18th century -- the standard old headstone shape, often topped by winged skulls.

Thanks to a local historical society volunteer, I got my hands on a couple rubbings; these show a particular style of stonecarving that proved captivating to the point of typeface design.

Castine has a full character set in both roman and italic styles.

read more

Wednesday, October 15, 2008