Paul Hickson Fonts

Basuto

Post author:Red Rooster Collectionstaff
Post published:2000
Post category:decorative

Basuto is a sans serif typeface that is characterized by its unusual shapes in the counters. It was originally created in 1927 by Stephenson Blake. After International TypeFounders, Inc. acquired…

Honduras

Post author:Red Rooster Collectionstaff
Post published:February 25, 2020
Post category:decorative

Based on the typeface called either ‘Albert’ or ‘Select’ by Albert Augspurg, circa 1936, Amsterdam Foundry. Paul also designed the alternates not available on the original design.

Inverness

Post author:Red Rooster Collectionstaff
Post published:February 25, 2020
Post category:decorative

In the 1930s, it was popular to take day-trips by train to the seaside in the British Isles. Many posters were designed by the various regions to advertise these excursions;…

Jubilee

Post author:Red Rooster Collectionstaff
Post published:February 25, 2020
Post category:decorative

Jubilee is a glyphic font family with moderate stress, slightly inclined serifs, and storied history. Its original design was created in 1934 by famous English type designer Eric Gill for…

Leighton

Post author:Red Rooster Collectionstaff
Post published:February 25, 2020
Post category:garalde

Leighton is a four-weight serif font family that was created in 1993 by Paul Hickson (P&P Hickson) and Steve Jackaman (ITF) exclusively for ITF’s Red Rooster Collection. Its designs are…