Found Type Friday #45

I found this copy of Modèles de lettres at a book fair years ago. Printed in 1960, this Swiss publication is a kind of primer for students of type design.

Loose leaf sheets present the five main type family classifications - Sans Serif, Egyptian (or Slab Serif), Old Face, Modern and Script - and there's a nifty gridded film overlay to help you analyze character shapes.

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Comments

[Antonio Carusone]

Absolutely stunning! I need to try and find a copy for myself.

[Simon]

love that red X