Here we go – part III of the blog headers series*
and Lona’s Etsy shop:
 
*I didn’t know this was going to become a series when I wrote this post. I love when things evolve naturally.
While there are so many colourful blogs out here on the internet, I have recently noticed that a lot of them are sticking to simple black and white branding. I’m a fan!
Today I’m featuring a bit of typography…the simplicity and the interesting form of the ampersand to be exact. I have never been able to actually write it accurately (does anyone else have this problem?) but it does look pretty cool in various typefaces.
via Friends of Type
by Jude Landry
Helvetica ampersand print, $2.95, via BKS Design & Print
More ampersands here and here.
I remember in my younger days how I used to get a kick out of photocopying my hands (and – gasp – face) whenever I encountered a photocopier. It was so cool to see all the lines of my palms and fingers. Who’s with me?
Although the novelty wore off for me, it hasn’t for one creative graphic designer in Germany. José Ernesto Rodriguez has taken this activity to a whole new level with his photocopied hands typography. Handschrift, as Rodriguez names it (rough translation is, I believe, hand font), is literally, handmade typography. Cool, right?
Handschrift by José Ernesto Rodriguez
The process did take some thought as Rodriguez demonstrates through his sketches.
Handschrift sketch by José Ernesto Rodriguez
I first came across Handschrift via Fast Company.
by Johanne
Since I’ve already shared with you how much fun you can have with a hearty hole punch, how about a heart-shaped font to use and print on your paper?
Lovedrops is a font made of hearts and it is available for free for personal use (like Valentines, love letters, or everyday correspondence- why not?):
Here is where you’ll find the Lovedrops font for download.
Thanks to How About Orange for featuring this font- we <3 it!
Image courtesy of FontSpace.