Based on an (incomplete) alphabet by lettering artist Ross F.
George, shown as “Design & Poster” in the 13th edition of his
Speedball Text Book (1938). A phototype adaptation
with more detailing was shown by Lettergraphics as Split
Ends. [Lettergraphics 1970] Also shown as
Split Caps [Castcraft 1978] [Solo 1978]. Solo later showed a second
(stretched) width. [Solo 1992]
Various freebie digitizations as Scarecrow (SWFTE,
1995, both widths), Splintered Dream (HFF, 2009,
regular width, based on Solo’s 1978 showing, used for sample),
Hay Stack (Rick Mueller, 1993, wide),
KlitschKOtiqua (Manfred Klein, 2003, wide with rounded
and outlined variants). See also Spread Out NF (Nick’s Fonts, 2011, with
added lowercase) and More…
Based on an (incomplete) alphabet by lettering artist Ross F. George, shown as “Design & Poster” in the 13th edition of his Speedball Text Book (1938). A phototype adaptation with more detailing was shown by Lettergraphics as Split Ends. [Lettergraphics 1970] Also shown as Split Caps [Castcraft 1978] [Solo 1978]. Solo later showed a second (stretched) width. [Solo 1992]
Various freebie digitizations as Scarecrow (SWFTE, 1995, both widths), Splintered Dream (HFF, 2009, regular width, based on Solo’s 1978 showing, used for sample), Hay Stack (Rick Mueller, 1993, wide), KlitschKOtiqua (Manfred Klein, 2003, wide with rounded and outlined variants). See also Spread Out NF (Nick’s Fonts, 2011, with added lowercase) and Brushmark JNL (Jeff Levine).
