Typefaces
These are our ten main typefaces are but a small selection that are
available. They are in no particular order. Should you have something
else you prefer, please send or fax us a copy and we will try to match
as best we can.
M1
CASLON OPEN FACE
Good as a large font for headings but not so easy on the eye for small headings for paper or postcards.
Good as a large font for headings but not so easy on the eye for small headings for paper or postcards.
M2
ENGRAVERS INLINE
Can be litho printed or engraved as the name suggests, for best results, but unless a smooth stock is used the effect can be lost. Not suitable for thermography. Only available in capital letters- no lowercase.
Can be litho printed or engraved as the name suggests, for best results, but unless a smooth stock is used the effect can be lost. Not suitable for thermography. Only available in capital letters- no lowercase.
M3
GARAMOND ROMAN
A very elegant serified typeface in either capitals or caps and lowercase.
A very elegant serified typeface in either capitals or caps and lowercase.
M4
GOUDY OLD STYLE ROMAN
An old favourite for headed paper and cards. Clear and kind on the eye.
An old favourite for headed paper and cards. Clear and kind on the eye.
M5
NEW BASKERVILLE ITALIC
Ideal for headed paper and correspondence cards.
Ideal for headed paper and correspondence cards.
M6
PALACE SCRIPT
Mainly used for invitations (capitals side by side, e.g. postcodes, must be avoided but please ask us for our "work around" on this).
Mainly used for invitations (capitals side by side, e.g. postcodes, must be avoided but please ask us for our "work around" on this).
M7
SHELLEY ANDANTE
Very popular for invitations but, as with Palace Script, side by side capitals are very difficult to read.
Very popular for invitations but, as with Palace Script, side by side capitals are very difficult to read.
M8
OPTIMA
Very clear modern typeface. Good for thermography.
Very clear modern typeface. Good for thermography.
M9
CHARLEMAGNE
A very popular recent addition to our "top ten". Only available in big and small capitals.
A very popular recent addition to our "top ten". Only available in big and small capitals.
M10
BERKLEY BOOK
Another old favourite. Generally printed in uppercase only but very smart in upper and lower case.
Another old favourite. Generally printed in uppercase only but very smart in upper and lower case.