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[In development] : An original text family inspired by the interplay ofnatural and human worlds in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. Zealand’s early development is the subject of an article in Visible Language.
Aphasia began as a series of handwritten captions that became the mainact. Set in blocks of nonsense verse with lines of equal length, thelettering begged for ligatures and alternates and superiors. Greek andCyrillic followed in short order.

http://www.fontshop.com/fonts/singles/bitstream/aphasia_ot
Based on poster lettering and ornaments by Will Bradley from the 1890s. Originally designed for private use, Bradley is slated for 2010 commercial release.
Winner of the TDC2 2003 Type Design Competition. A collaboration with Vermont illustrator Mary Trafton. Each face iscalled after folk names for full moons. The Black Cherry Moon setfeatures extensive ligatures and alternates.

http://new.myfonts.com/fonts/bitstream/full-moon-bt
A revival & expansion of a Dutch classic -- J.M. Fleischman’s roman & italic of the 1730s. Fleischman BT Pro preserves the feel of the printed metal types while expanding the original to include a bold weight, small caps, old style and lining figures, discretionary and historical ligatures, ornaments, and superiors.

http://www.fontshop.com/fonts/singles/bitstream/fleischman_pro
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