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!











oooh very cool! Looking forward to seeing what you plan to do with it!!
Posted by:Lara | 09 June 2007 at 07:08 PM
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.
Posted by:shona | 09 June 2007 at 09:49 PM
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! :)
Posted by:Melissa | 11 June 2007 at 08:41 AM
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 ;)
Posted by:Susi | 24 June 2007 at 12:32 PM