Erik van Blokland

An update for LTR Very Bauble! The original characterset was a bit sparse, so I added, oh, let's see, an asterism, at, sterling, questiondown, Eacute, Ohungarumlaut, Icircumflex, Scommaaccent, Lslash, Adieresis.alt and, let's see, about 2500 more of their friends! All animated with lines, thorns and pips. One axis, five masters. These letters were already having a party and now they are having a ball, waving their new flags and banners. #ad #update #tuscan #variablefont ‪

Messages within messages, words within words. It is letters all the way in. A steganographer’s palimpsest. / University Library lettering in the rain. @uva_library @mathieulommen @aleksandrasamulenkova @sikeiros @bahmanwashere @danielgrumer @mvsa_architects @binx_smartility #lettering #typography #typedesign #architecture

Next station: the extension for LTR Limited Grotesque with new Weights. Regular thru Extra Bold & Italics. Variables. Many improvements. More flavour, less baggage. Free update for ticket holders. Summer 2024. #humanistsans #arrows #transport #underground #limited #grotesque #ticket

Holbein and Ensor catch up on their reading. #ensorHolbein

Best wishes. #hny

I drew this trippy rounded variable font, inspired by classic Porsche patterns and lettering, in close collaboration with Andy C. An impressive and massive book by @type7 and @houseindustries . The script design is by @typelettering and the bitmaps by @typesupply . #book #fonts #porsche

We know it’s a little early for some, but late compared to others… but are delighted to bring you the compliments of the upcoming festive season with this limited edition typographic postcard set, created specially for St Bride Foundation by some of the world’s leading designers, typographers, type designers, illustrators and lettering artists: Alan Kitching @alan_kitching_typography David Pearson @typeasimage Erik van Blokland @letterror Gemma O’Brien @mrseaves101 Jessica Hische @jessicahische Lara Captan @lara_captan Seb Lester @seblester Sharon King-Chai @sharonkingchai Venessa Scott @venessascott_uk Get your set today by clicking the link in our bio. Printed on the finest 300gsm stock from @fennerpaper in colour on the front and one colour on the reverse by @printsmithworld , these cards will bring joy and a smile to your friends and loved ones, or would make a perfect gift for the designer or print aficionado in your life (or for yourself). Sets include: Nine A5 postcards (one of each design with space to write your message on the back), carefully packaged together in a C5 grey gusset string and washer envelope. All proceeds from sales of these cards will help fund the upkeep of our Grade II listed Victorian building, management and conservation of our unique and irreplaceable library collections and running of our print workshop and learning programme.

The LX season kicked off on Wednesday this week when type designer and educator Eric van Blokland talked about the lettering, type and typography for the new library building of the University of Amsterdam. The lecture was held at the @artworkersguild After the talk it is perfect for socialising and catching up with old and new friends and colleagues. We hope to see you all again at our next lecture in November #LetterExchange #lecture #lettering #design #art #artist #ArtWorkersGuild #language #letter #poetry #words #wood #colour #pattern #typography #letterpress #woodletters #printing #printmaking #woodtype #history #letterart

Between the lettering and the library. Reflections!

Let’s face it, you’re still here to nurse that simmering FOMO. I’m here to tell you that, yes, absolutely you are missing out! Fun and interesting things to see and read in the fresh NEWSLTR №18. Which is not here on Insta, but outside on the big internet. Go to letterror.com and find out how to subscribe. Then go to the online archive and read the darn thing. Because you’re missing out if you don’t. #fomo #newsletter #crowbar #bigtype #lettering #typedesign #letterror

Drawing is Thinking. However, not all thinking is drawing. And, let’s be honest, most thinking is garbage. Some drawings are not garbage. This is the way. Pardon the product placement, paid for it myself. #drawing #lettering #cheapphilosophy

Printing something now for the FontStand conference this Friday. Hope to see you there! #lettering #typedesign @fontstand