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ABOUT THE TYPE
History and Information
Tuppence
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Tuppence is a typeface created by the award-winning designer and author Roberto de Vicq de Cumptich. This typeface is inspired by the design of the London foundry Stephenson Blake typeface Blackfriars. de Vicq’s version of the design has a more graceful, geometric and contemporary appearance. Tuppence includes various weights as well as a selection of catch words, swash capital letters, ligatures, ornaments, symbols, and arrows. Overall, Tuppence retains the warmth and craftsmanship of the Victorian era and is perfect for posters or beverage labels.
Bilo
Bilo is a grotesque typeface designed by Pieter van Rosmalen. In 2014, Rosmalen started exploring different shapes in attempt to design a low-contrast sans-serif version of Bodoni. Bilo includes various weights like hairline, extra light, light, regular, and medium. This typeface also has smooth curves and harmoniously progressing rounds.
Recipe by Lawsie Vidler Design and
photography by Alex Messner