Bitstream Inc.
today announced the release of two new font collections. NFC: Volume 1 and Iowan Old Style: The Complete Family can now be purchased from the company’s online store.
NFC: Volume 1 contains the following typefaces:
Aphasia by Charles Gibbons
Artane Elongated by Tony Fahy
Cavalero, Stingwire, and Tannarin by Brian Bonislawsky
Drescher Grotesk Semi-Bold, Bold, and Small Sizes by Nicolai Gogoll
Eroxion by Eduardo Manso
FM Rustling Branches Moon and FM Falling Leaves Moon by Charles Gibbons and Mary Trafton
Hank by Holly Goldsmith
Lindisfarne Nova and Lindisfarne Nova Bold by Harry Pears of Typeface Research and Margaret Layson
Liorah by Holly Goldsmith
Melanie by Holly Goldsmith
Missy by Holly Goldsmith
Picayune Intelligence by Nick Curtis
Raven and Raven Evermore by Holly Goldsmith
Richfont Medium by Richard Hubbard
Rina and Rina Linea by Eduardo Manso
Ryan by Holly Goldsmith
SissyBoy by Kate Peters
Iowan Old Style: The Complete Family is a collection of typefaces designed by John Downer. It includes 25 typefaces in all, including a titling font and 12 expert sets. It also includes an autographed copy of the Iowan Old Style typeface specimen book (a limited number are available).
Iowan Old Style is classified as a Venetian old style. It’s modeled after earlier 20th century American revivals of Italian Renaissance types cut by Nicolas Jenson and Francesco Griffo, but sports a larger x-height, tighter letterfit and reproportioned capitals.
Fonts included in this collection are:
Iowan Old Style Titling
Iowan Old Style Roman, Italic, Bold, and Bold Italic
Iowan Old Style Black and Black Italic
Iowan Old Style Roman, Italic, Bold, and Bold Italic Old Style Figures
Iowan Old Style Black and Black Italic Old Style Figures
Iowan Old Style Small Cap, Bold Small Cap and Black Small Cap
Iowan Old Style Extension, Italic Extension, Bold Extension, and Bold Italic Extension, Black Extension, and Black Italic Extension
Iowan Old Style Italic Alternate, Bold Italic Alternate, and Black Italic Alternate