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Sketches by Jan Tschichold

By Ralf Herrmann
  • In 2013 the German typographic society Forum Typografie arranged a visit to the type & book art archive of the National Library in Leizpig, where most of the work-related sketches and materials of Jan Tschichold are currently stored. Here are some pictures from that day …
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    adrianvalenz

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    Friggin' Awesome!!!!

     

    How come no one has commented! These sketches are so great!!! I hope I can create some typefaces I am proud of one day.

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    Your site and these articles are a valuable typographic resource and asset.

    Thank you for making the effort and taking the time. Always interesting.

    Bjørn Edvard Torbo

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    Is it normal to be a little hot and bothered by this? 😂❤️

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