Typespotting in New Zealand

There is a myriad of instances of Archer in Christchurch...you can't turn a corner without spotting those charming little ball terminals on the the city's summer posters and retail windows. Of equal charm are the remnants of old hand-drawn signage lingering in alleys and on brick walls high above new shopfronts.

Fruits of my Labor

Australia's favourite Prime Minister, Bob Hawke, turned 80 this year and here are the invitations I created for his party. Black detailed type, a gold foil 80, and hand written names to match the main text on the invites, envelopes and name cards. Bound together with a fine gold thread and envelopes finished with a red wax seal.

Withered & Spongy Helvetica

This was a cute find in a Bondi second-hand store. What was once a labelling alphabet set is now a group of withering characters which nearly dissolve when touched. Poor Helvetica! Needless to say, the unassuming sales assistant endured my stories of the typeface and let me save these little guys for $3.