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Bowery Lane

Hoodzpah · Amy Hood · 2025

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Bowery Lane specimen from Hoodzpah

A medium-contrast serif in six weights with italics, distinguished by optional curl swash alternates that lend it a distinctly nostalgic New York character.

About

Named after the storied Manhattan neighbourhood, Bowery Lane balances confident, classical proportions with moderate stroke contrast that holds up well at smaller sizes. The curl swash alternate set — accessible via OpenType — shifts the tone considerably, evoking a warmer, more decorative sensibility. Six weights from Thin to Black, each with a matching italic, give the family broad expressive range.

Classification

A medium-contrast serif with moderate stroke variation, placing it in the transitional tradition. The curl swash alternates and overall character suggest a refined, classically inflected design suited to both text and display use.

Weights

ThinLightRegularMediumBoldBlack

Languages

Latin

Tags

seriftransitionalswasheditorialclassicnew-yorktextdisplay

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