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scriptSemi-Formal Cursive
Siren Script Pro specimen from Canada Type

A script revival drawing on Stationers Semiscript of 1899 and various 1960s film types, distinguished by its pairing of ornate capitals with understated cursive lowercase letters.

About

Siren Script Pro traces its lineage to the Barnhart Brothers and Spindler face Stationers Semiscript from 1899 and its numerous successors across the 20th century, especially uncredited film typography from the 1960s. Its defining characteristic is the tension between heavily flourished uppercase letters and a quietly traditional cursive lowercase, producing something between formal calligraphy and everyday handwriting. The foundry notes this balance allows the lettering to read as skilled without becoming emotionally demanding.

Classification

Revival drawing on Stationers Semiscript (Barnhart Brothers and Spindler, 1899) and uncredited 1960s film faces. Characterised by flourished majuscules paired with restrained cursive minuscules.

Languages

Latin

Tags

scriptcursiverevival1960ssemi-formal