Dreadnought
Letterhead Fonts · John Studden, Patrick Kalange & Chuck Davis
A Sanborn Map Company-inspired display face with 20 OpenType alternates and ligatures, continuing Letterhead Fonts' series of vintage American cartographic lettering revivals.
About
Designed by John Studden alongside Patrick Kalange and Chuck Davis, Dreadnought draws from the distinctive hand-lettered titling styles found on Sanborn fire insurance maps. The face includes 20 alternates and ligatures accessible through OpenType-compatible applications, allowing for varied, authentic-looking compositions. It sits within Letterhead Fonts' broader catalogue of historically grounded display lettering aimed at signage and period-styled design work.
Classification
Decorative display face inspired by Sanborn Map Company lettering, featuring hand-crafted alternates and ligatures typical of vintage American sign-painting traditions.