Matthew's Thin
Letterhead Fonts · Chuck Davis
A single-weight display face inspired by E.C. Matthew's 1940s lettering, featuring small caps, numerals, punctuation and accented characters.
About
Designed by Chuck Davis and inspired by E.C. Matthew's circa-1940s commercial lettering, this thin display face carries the refined, elegant quality of mid-century sign painting and advertising work. The inclusion of small caps alongside full punctuation and accented characters broadens its usability beyond simple display headlines. At a modest single-licence price point, it sits comfortably within Letterhead Fonts' catalogue of revival lettering styles.
Classification
A display typeface inspired by 1940s lettering, featuring a thin weight with small caps. The retro commercial art style places it firmly in the display category, evoking mid-century sign painting and advertising lettering traditions.