Hamilton Nailhead
Letterhead Fonts · John Studden
A decorative display face drawn from an early 1900s Hamilton Bank Note Engraving & Printing Company handbill, featuring ornamental nailhead detailing typical of that era's commercial lettering.
About
Designed by John Studden, Hamilton Nailhead is one of two typefaces derived from the same Edwardian-era handbill source, the other being Hamilton Ornate. The nailhead styling references a tradition of embellished wood and metal type used in American commercial printing of the period. It suits period-themed display work and decorative headline use.
Classification
A decorative display face inspired by early 1900s handbill lettering, featuring nailhead ornamental detailing characteristic of Victorian and Edwardian commercial printing styles.