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Diablo

Parkinson Type Design · Jim Parkinson

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Diablo specimen from Parkinson Type Design

A display face rooted in early 20th-century hand-lettering books and poster work, carrying a distinct Arts and Crafts character.

About

Drawn from period hand-lettering samples and poster lettering of the early 1900s, Diablo reflects the decorative sensibility of the Arts and Crafts movement. Its origins in authentic historical sources give it a grounded, period-specific flavour suited to headline and display applications.

Classification

A display typeface drawn from early 20th-century hand-lettering and poster traditions, with Arts and Crafts stylistic influences. Its heritage in period handlettering books places it firmly in the decorative/display category.

Weights

Regular

Languages

Latin

Tags

displayhandletteringarts-and-craftspostervintageearly-20th-centurydecorative