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Ask DN: Which type family has the best ampersand?
over 9 years ago from Charlie Pratt, Creative Director @ Precocity, LLC
I'm looking for that elusive, sexy beast of an ampersand. The one with all the curves and the moxie.
25 comments
Michael Aleo, over 9 years ago (edited over 9 years ago )
Baskerville Italic don't mess around.
João Ferreira, over 9 years ago
This one has always been my absolute favorite.
Jake Chapman, over 9 years ago
This was going to be the one I posted +10xp for you good sir.
Seah C-B, over 9 years ago
Hoefler Text Italic alternate:
Charlie Pratt, over 9 years ago
That sucker is a damn sea monster.
Justin Salsburey, over 9 years ago
We might need to define "best".
Matt Flores, over 9 years ago
Most like a sea monster.
Nick de Jardine, over 9 years ago (edited over 9 years ago )
My personal favourite is Caslon Graphique
Very cool, love the balance on this.
Ramzi Shatara, over 9 years ago (edited over 9 years ago )
Pistilli
Eduardo Nunes, over 9 years ago
That's real nice, but some of those thinner strokes do seem a bit wonky...
Another beauty is Royale by Neutura
Tierney Cyren, over 9 years ago
Jeebus lorenzo.
Erol Ahmed, over 9 years ago (edited over 9 years ago )
Chronicle Display Light. It's sexy in a suit-and-tie sort of way.
Kat Bobbitt, over 9 years ago (edited over 9 years ago )
I think this has to be one of my favorite DN threads. Also, Thirsty Rough.
Jørgen Arnor Lom, over 9 years ago
When in doubt, Caslon. Adobe Caslon Pro Italics:
Joshua Hibbert, over 9 years ago (edited over 9 years ago )
Adobe Garamond Pro (specifically the italic version)
Chris G, over 9 years ago
Not only does House Industries have some gorgeous ampersands, they also have them in CAST IRON.
Marco De la Cruz, over 9 years ago
Bauer Bodoni Bold Italic
Of course, everything looks amazing in Dala Floda, so this might be cheating...
Kathy Lu, over 9 years ago (edited over 9 years ago )
King's Caslon. (so sexy tho)
Ross Nover, over 9 years ago
Fette Fractur FTW.
Adam Brace, over 9 years ago (edited over 9 years ago ) Caslon 540 Italic baby!
http://origin.myfonts.net/114/fs/u/19/9a77983c308778a29b24b9bf04f6b0.gif
Alex Montague, over 9 years ago
Museo Sans has by far my favorite.
Of course, it's very modern and probably not even close to what you're looking for.
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