Melissa
Letterhead Fonts · Dave Smith

An ornamental display face in an early 1900s American glass-artisan style, designed by Dave Smith and inspired by antique monograms, with custom ligatures included.
About
Drawn by glass artisan Dave Smith, the typeface takes its cues from decorative lettering traditions of the early twentieth century, particularly ornate monogram work. Custom ligatures extend its versatility for period-appropriate titling and decorative applications. Smith named the font after his wife Melissa.
Classification
An ornamental display face in an early 1900s American glass-artisan style, with decorative letterforms derived from monogram traditions and including custom ligatures.