Canadian Typography Archives logo
Canadian Typography
Archives
SKIP MENUAboutArchivesResourcesSearch
EN
FR
ARCHIVES

Hand Lettering & Calligraphy

Typography made by hand: drawing, painting and writing letters – using a variety of specialized tools.

Advertising & PromotionGraphic Design & BrandingPublications & EditorialTypeface & Alphabet DesignHand Lettering & CalligraphySmall & Private PressesTrade & CraftEarly Printing & TypeUnidentified

Woodward’s department store

Hand-Lettered Wordmark
Irene Alexander
c1946

The National Ballet of Canada

Hand-Lettered Wordmark
Al Elliott
c1963

Cockney Slang

Poster
Jim Donoahue, Al Elliott
c1970

Al Elliott

Hand-Lettered Wordmark
Al Elliott
1972

The Rush Job

Poster
Designer Unkown
c1975

Dave Thomason

Hand-Lettered Wordmark
Dave Thomason
c1975

Typsettra

Hand-Lettered Wordmark
Dave Thomason
c1975

Reactor Art and Design

Logo
Karen Cheeseman
1982

Modern Scribes and Lettering Artists

Book Cover
Martin Jackson
1983

Title: Curabitur blandit tempus porttitor

Media type
Primary credit
Date
LOAD MORE

Canadian Typography Archives (CTA) is a free and open online space for documenting the history of typography in Canada. CTA is supported by the Gibson Fund, and was created by a multidisciplinary team of contributors and supporters.

Learn more About the Archives  →

All original content created for the archives is licensed under CCbyNC 4.0. Contact us for more details.

Questions? Check out the FAQ
Get in Touch Send us a message
Visit CTA on Instagram

This website is TYPEset In Gibson.

We are currently performing site updates & maintenance.