Typographic Comic.
Hey, I do a weekly comic published here in the foggy wonderland that is Halifax, Nova Scotia, and thought you guys might appreciate it. It's almost purely typographic, hand-drawn, and there are at least three people who like it alot. So let's make it upwards of five, and I'll have achieved everything I have eveer set out to do, and can go hibernate or something.
It's called the hall of best knowledge and you can see the first 25 or so here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rayfenwick/sets/787564/
Anyways, I hope you like it. I've lurked here for a long time (love the forum widget) so it's nice to *participate*.
Respectfully,
Ray Fenwick
29.Nov.2005 8.04am
Looks good Ray!
ChrisL
29.Nov.2005 8.25am
I've added Ray's comic to our repository of "Serifs by Hand" and I dare say his work is one of the finest examples. Imperfect and delightful.
29.Nov.2005 8.30am
Really good work and well done hand-drawn Ray.
Is it a newspaper, magazine or a book? Which size has it?
André
29.Nov.2005 8.37am
It is published in a "The Coast", which is an alternative weekly newspaper here.
29.Nov.2005 9.00am
They're terrific Ray!
It is so good to see hand-work at that scale and level.
The beauty is in varying letterforms, hand-penned, not "perfect" or sterile... the viewer is reminded that EACH CHARACTER was crafted and like snowflakes none are identical.
A good reminder that we needn't be so font dependent all the time.
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Can somebody tell me what font was used for the Coca-Cola script? ;-)
29.Nov.2005 9.02am
Quite lovely and amusing. But I regret to say my doppleganger must think the opposite and have a stronger opinion of it, to boot. :)
29.Nov.2005 9.03am
Ray, your work is amazing. If I could doodle a quarter of what you can draw and letter I'd be a happy person.
29.Nov.2005 9.14am
Yes, beautiful work Ray!!
29.Nov.2005 10.03am
"Can somebody tell me what font was used for the Coca-Cola script? ;-)"
Grumbacher 190 Beaux Arts Red Sable Round No. 6
:-)
ChrisL
29.Nov.2005 10.14am
Humane, literate and charming. Rare qualities. Congratulations!
29.Nov.2005 2.29pm
Ray, your work is beautiful and inspiring – I always look forward to your posts on Flickr.
29.Nov.2005 4.53pm
Simply beautiful. I won't say more. Great work.
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Dnevnik eklektika
30.Nov.2005 7.01am
Nice! I love it when comics and typography/design merge. I need to peruse these at length this weekend. Keep it up and welcome to Typophile (participation).
30.Nov.2005 7.16am
Possible commercial idea: Imagine some Typophile t-shirts in this style. Wouldn't that be nice?
ƒ
30.Nov.2005 7.41am
"Possible commercial idea: Imagine some Typophile t-shirts in this style. Wouldn’t that be nice?"
I've been trying to prod Typophile back into the T-shirt business but have not been hearing any responses. This would be another good reason to pursue it.
ChrisL
30.Nov.2005 8.16am
Yes Chris! This could be Your mission, this could be Your very own Ceterum censeo Carthaginem esse delendam!
ƒ
30.Nov.2005 8.31am
"Ceterum censeo Carthaginem esse delendam!"
Yup, that too:-)
ChrisL
30.Nov.2005 10.59am
Totally off-topic: for those who have sold t-shirts before, do you happen to know the ratio of t-shirt sizes people get? E.g. 25% S, 40% M, 25% L, 10% XL. Thanks!
30.Nov.2005 2.04pm
Are you a genius? Yes No Explain. Brilliant
30.Nov.2005 2.50pm
Dan,
Are you referring to Cato the Elder? Fredo's Latin remark was quoted from Cato who ended every speech with it. (Carthage must be destroyed)
I think Fredo was saying that I should end every post with "Put Typophile back into the T-shirt business"
My knowledge of Latin is suspect though.
ChrisL
8.Dec.2005 9.43am
I love faux type. Amazing stuff, man.
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