welcome to Typophile.
I have deleted your other 5+ posts with the same request. Let’s focus on this one, okay?
Quantity doesn’t help. ;-)
Do you have more information on this sample? What’s the source? Is is from an old movie? Keep in mind that it might be hand-lettered. You can find similar typefaces when searching for the keywords ‘faux greek’, or ‘runic’. I haven’t seen this one, though.
thanks florian!! I just haven't had any activity, glad you saw my 6th post and decided to answer. It is from a film by the Quay Brothers called The Epic of Gilgamesh, or This Unnameable Little Broom (1985) aka Little Songs of the Chief Officer of Hunar Louse. Thanks again, I really appreciate the help!
If you don’t need it for setting a lot of text (which wouldn’t be advisable anyway) – it is a style that you could easily replicate yourself in no time.
If this is from '85 it is pre-digital, and is probably typeset. I've never seen this before. You might want to check P22's website, they have a number of historical fonts.
I think Chris is right, but there are a few similar fonts: I found Edessa, Dalek and Xerxes. You may find others at gaming sites, or freebie sites like Dafont.
The first of these seems closest in overall feel, and relatively simple changes, like using a C to make the E, should get you pretty close.
28 Jan 2010 — 12:10pm
Again?
28 Jan 2010 — 12:13pm
I'm sorry, did you find a name?
28 Jan 2010 — 12:57pm
Hi No Name,
welcome to Typophile.
I have deleted your other 5+ posts with the same request. Let’s focus on this one, okay?
Quantity doesn’t help. ;-)
Do you have more information on this sample? What’s the source? Is is from an old movie? Keep in mind that it might be hand-lettered. You can find similar typefaces when searching for the keywords ‘faux greek’, or ‘runic’. I haven’t seen this one, though.
And: Please use a descriptive title next time! Thank you.
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28 Jan 2010 — 1:04pm
This is similar:
http://new.myfonts.com/fonts/pixymbols/faux-runic/
28 Jan 2010 — 1:07pm
thanks florian!! I just haven't had any activity, glad you saw my 6th post and decided to answer. It is from a film by the Quay Brothers called The Epic of Gilgamesh, or This Unnameable Little Broom (1985) aka Little Songs of the Chief Officer of Hunar Louse. Thanks again, I really appreciate the help!
28 Jan 2010 — 1:13pm
You’re welcome. Thanks for providing us with the additional information. Knowing the year (1985) rules out a lot of options.
Rest assured we have had a look at your sample. Sometimes (though rarely) we simply don't have a clue. The best way to ‘revive’ your thread is to post a little reminder in your original thread. Please don't create a duplicate thread with the same request.
28 Jan 2010 — 1:16pm
hey thanks reccardo, Faux-runic is close but not exactly what I'm looking for. I appreciate the help!
28 Jan 2010 — 1:30pm
If you don’t need it for setting a lot of text (which wouldn’t be advisable anyway) – it is a style that you could easily replicate yourself in no time.
28 Jan 2010 — 4:50pm
yeah, I just need to have the font because I'll be using it for multiple headers
30 Jan 2010 — 1:06pm
anyone?
30 Jan 2010 — 1:11pm
If this is from '85 it is pre-digital, and is probably typeset. I've never seen this before. You might want to check P22's website, they have a number of historical fonts.
30 Jan 2010 — 4:02pm
I think Chris is right, but there are a few similar fonts: I found Edessa, Dalek and Xerxes. You may find others at gaming sites, or freebie sites like Dafont.
The first of these seems closest in overall feel, and relatively simple changes, like using a C to make the E, should get you pretty close.
- Mike Yanega
3 Feb 2010 — 10:44am
IHOF just released a new family that is a pretty decent match: Ornes.
3 Feb 2010 — 1:04pm
I believe the Brothers Quay are also known to have done custom calligraphy and typography for their work. Maybe it's custom.
3 Feb 2010 — 10:50pm
Yes, I’m pretty sure it is custom. You can watch the film at YouTube. Here’s more of the titles:
6 Feb 2010 — 4:46pm
thanks for all the feedback, it's appreciated