Historically Influenced Type

This type sample is from the cover of the Spring 2008 issue of The Idler. I got this when it came out because I'm a subscriber. The font is based on the type designs by William Morris and his Kelmscott Press. I had never heard of William Morris prior to getting this issue, and the reproduced designs inside and on the cover are very inspiring. My understanding is that William Morris was interested in the craftmanship that existed before the industrial age, and his love of nature is clear from the patterns reproduced in the margins. His typefaces remind me of illuminated manuscripts and carefully written books scribed by monks.

Naturally Occurring Letterform!

¡ This image is not from Kutztown's Campus. A girl in class mentioned she commuted and asked if she could use things found at home. I understand the point is that the image was not pulled from online or an invalid source. I went home for the weekend (I have no classes on Friday) and thus the picture is from home. I hope this is okay.

Behold my naturally occurring letterform, a found object in the shape of Y. I found this tiny twig on the hardwood floor in the home of my sweetheart, Sinead. This home is located in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, my hometown. I came home this evening for the season premiere of The Office, one of my favorite shows. This photo was taken by my phone around 9:30 pm on September 17, 2009. I apologize for its blurriness as the phone cannot focus this close. The Y is a little odd: it seems to have elbows.

_Jes

My Type Journal

Welcome to my type journal. This is Jesse Lenton at your service. I'm going to be keeping this blog going, temporarily for now, to fulfill requirements of my Typography course. I would just like to give a shout-out to my professor, the Bosler herself: Hey love the class! How about that Garamond?

Anyway, please keep in touch everybody and leave comments. Thank you! :)