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Slab serif: Optimissm
Posted by karenhuang in
6 Apr 2009 — 7:48am
6 Apr 2009 — 7:48am
Can someone identify these slab serifs? I think they're different.
I've looked at a few of the usual ones, but the "s" are usually not gothic enough, especially when it's as bold as the sample.
I'm looking for a slab serif that's "gothic" at the same time.
Hope someone can help.
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6 Apr 2009 — 7:56am
Looks like Calvert (for Optimism).
6 Apr 2009 — 8:01am
Oh, and ‘Plus’ seems to be ITC Lubalin Graph Bold.
6 Apr 2009 — 9:43am
You're spot on about Lubalin Graph Bold. Thanks!
But I don't think that Calvert is the right font. There is too much variation in the stroke weight.
The Optimism example is also heavier.
Anyone else?
6 Apr 2009 — 10:13am
Checked again. Calvert Bold looks a match to me.
6 Apr 2009 — 10:38am
True. Maybe it's been stroked. Cos even bold does not look as heavy as the sample posted.
Thanks for the ID.
6 Apr 2009 — 10:48am
White type on dark background always appears heavier. Maybe that’s why.