The type from this period was really typically hand-drawn, therefore varies considerably from poster to poster. Many American examples of this period utilize a Photo-Lettering design called Murray Hill and its derivatives, although their UK equivalents, created by such stars as Abram Games or Tom Eckersley, are more stylistically varied. Even though no single design is available to base a digitisation on, there are particular repeating stylistic quirks that give the type its special flavour, therefore the most fascinating examples from several sources were be combined for the last family.
Alternate short descenders, allowing for tighter line spacing, can be toggled on or off in the Opentype panel of Indesign or Illustrator.
Tabular and lining numerals and a single-story 'a' are also readily available in all weights and designs.
Font Family:
· Broadside Thin Condensed
· Broadside Thin Condensed Italic
· Broadside Extra Light Condensed
· Broadside Extra Light Condensed Italic
· Broadside Light Condensed
· Broadside Light Condensed Italic
· Broadside Medium Condensed
· Broadside Medium Condensed Italic
· Broadside Demi Bold Condensed
· Broadside Demi Bold Condensed Italic
· Broadside Bold Condensed
· Broadside Bold Condensed Italic
· Broadside Heavy Condensed
· Broadside Heavy Condensed Italic
· Broadside Thin
· Broadside Thin Italic
· Broadside Extra Light
· Broadside Extra Light Italic
· Broadside Light
· Broadside Light Italic
· Broadside Medium
· Broadside Medium Italic
· Broadside Demi Bold
· Broadside Demi Bold Italic
· Broadside Bold
· Broadside Bold Italic
· Broadside Heavy
· Broadside Heavy Italic
· Broadside Thin Extended
· Broadside Thin Extended Italic
· Broadside Extra Light Extended
· Broadside Extra Light Extended Italic
· Broadside Light Extended
· Broadside Light Extended Italic
· Broadside Medium Extended
· Broadside Medium Extended Italic
· Broadside Demi Bold Extended
· Broadside Demi Bold Extended Italic
· Broadside Bold Extended
· Broadside Bold Extended Italic
· Broadside Heavy Extended
· Broadside Heavy Extended Italic
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