Saturday, July 26, 2014 -- Typographic Graffiti
This photo shows detail of the Kelsey matrices for "Abbey Condensed". In the capital 'O' of this matrix the manager of Kelsey's casting department, a Mr. Saunders, apparently added his initials "C.E.S." (in reverse reading). Also note the matrix was electroplated from a piece of type that appears to be originally created by an engraved punch. Note the hand cutting of the counter with a tool measured to be approx. 0.015" wide.
Saturday, July 26, 2014 -- Typographic Graffiti
This photo shows detail of the Kelsey matrices for "Abbey Condensed". In the capital 'O' of this matrix the manager of Kelsey's casting department, a Mr. Saunders, apparently added his initials "C.E.S." (in reverse reading). Also note the matrix was electroplated from a piece of type that appears to be originally created by an engraved punch. Note the hand cutting of the counter with a tool measured to be approx. 0.015" wide.