Member Fra… Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 I am trying to identify a font used in a 1948 book about radio. The book contains many ads and a varied selection of fonts used at the time. In particular, the font in the image was used several times with ads that only included text. The particulars about this font are the "t" and the ampersand "&". Any help in identifying the font will be greatly appreciated. LdeTorquemada Link to comment
Solution Member Kev… Posted August 14, 2017 Solution Share Posted August 14, 2017 It appears to be Metro No. 2. But to get that ampersand in a digital version, you'll have to try Metro Nova and use a stylistic alternate for the e, or try Examiner NF, Nick Curtis' take on the original. 2 Link to comment
Member Fra… Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 Many thanks. That is certainly similar, if not the same. Link to comment
Member Fra… Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 I have just encounter another font in the same publication of 1948, that I can't identify. It's used as the title of the publication which, by the way, was produced by an ad agency. Any help is greatly appreciated. Link to comment
Member Kev… Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 (edited) Not sure what it was in 1948, but I found one contemporary digital face that is similar: 20 db Font Resembles TC Broadway by Morris Fuller Benton (1929). Edited August 17, 2017 by Kevin Thompson correction Link to comment
Member Fra… Posted August 17, 2017 Author Share Posted August 17, 2017 It is similar, indeed. Many thanks. :) Link to comment
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now