Addicted to type?

Well, I suppose there could be worse things...I don't smoke, I don't drink terribly often, I would say being addicted to type is one of the more benign addictions. After my glorious wood type find at the antique store I got to perusing ebay for more, and I found this set of 24pt type...I believe the typeface is Hancock.

I love modern serifs! When I ordered the set I had it in my head that I was ordering wood type—which would be pretty rare since wood type was usually reserved for larger point sizes so the type wouldn't be so heavy in metal—so I was surprised when I opened the package and found metal...but after a good cleaning, I think it will be just lovely anyway.

So now you ask—what are you going to do with this type Kathleen?  Excellent question...stay tuned!

Comments

[Lara]

oooh very cool! Looking forward to seeing what you plan to do with it!!

[shona]

OOH-OOH-OOH (raising my hand like Horshack) can I answer the title question? So sorry that they are not wood, I think the smallest wood specimin I have is 48pt. But it's a really nice set! Enjoy it.

[Melissa]

I know what you mean about those other types of addictions...I'm very much addicted to art prints and things organized and displayed in ROYGIBIV order! :)

[Susi]

From one letter type addict to another, I think your find is awesome. I am amazed at the things people find. I love looking right now since my nest is empty, but so is my wallet ;)