Calligraphic editorial commissioned by Pentagram, part of their full Middlebury Magazine redesign.

The feature showcases a highly ornamented and fully customised pointed-pen calligraphy piece, displaying high contrast, angular attributes and a discontinuous ductus to match the energy and personality of the partner illustration by André Carrilho.

Designer and calligrapher: Maria Montes

Creative Director: DJ Stout

Art Director and Design Lead: Stu Taylor

Design Firm: Pentagram (US)
Editor: Matthew Jennings
Client: Middlebury Magazine (US)
Editorial: “We’re all just reading with one another” Elianna Ran’10 in conversation with professor Stephen Donadio.

Nib + Ink: Hunt 101 + Walnut ink

Paper: Galgo 70gsm

Award: Communications Art Magazine | Typography Winner 2024

The video below shows my entire process from pencil sketch, to pen and ink to the final result including a W drop cap on the following page.