Alexander Quill
Canada Type · Jim Rimmer
A calligraphic display face by Jim Rimmer, originally drawn for hand-set metal type in the early 1980s and remastered with over 410 characters and built-in alternates.
About
Alexander Quill was conceived for casting into foundry type at Pie Tree Press, Rimmer's private press, and its letterforms carry the tension of traditional broad-pen calligraphy in somewhat octagonal shapes. The overall texture of a setting reads as dramatic and historically evocative. The updated digital version includes more than 410 characters, multiple alternates and support for the majority of Latin languages.
Classification
Calligraphic face with octagonal forms and traditional pen tension; originally designed for metal casting in the early 1980s and later remastered digitally.