Wednesday, April 18, 2007

Algerian

Algerian: consisting of 2 font weights including Linotype Library. Algerian is the creation of Phillip Kelly from Letraset. This alphabet of capital letters also includes many alternate characters. Algerian is reminiscent of 19th century woodcut types and is perfect for any work which suggests the Victorian era. This all capital style is reminiscent of a 19th century Victorian woodcut typeface. It was designed with many alternative letters and is ideally suited for work where a period or antique look is desired.


a. Algerian Mesa : 4 styles




b. Algerian Condensed:


c. Algerian SB:



d. Algerian:










Digital Designer - Phillip Kelly: Designer Phillip Kelly created the following fonts:
Algerian (1988), Cortez™ (1977), Croissant™ (1978), Gillies Gothic extra bold shaded (1982, with Vince Whitlock), Pump™ (1976), University™ Roman (1977/1991, at Esselte Letraset LTD with Timothy Donaldson), Windsor™ ultra heavy (1975), Windsor™ extra bold condensed (1971), Zipper™
(1970).

He worked for Letraset for 25 years.Most of that time in the Type Design Studio largely under the direction ofinternationally known type designer Colin Brignall. Since January ‘94 till Autumn ‘97 he worked with Mike Daines at Signus, now A.I.T. He have also digitised artwork for a number of other type designers. He is independent, and have my own studio using Mac and PC


Link:

1. http://www.linotype.com

2. http://www.myfonts.com

3. http://www.linotype.com/


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