Comments on: Ken Barber Interview http://www.typetheory.com/?p=1668 Beautiful type Thu, 13 May 2010 19:06:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: Ken Barber http://www.typetheory.com/?p=1668&cpage=1#comment-447 Ken Barber Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:32:30 +0000 http://www.typetheory.com/?p=1668#comment-447 Thanks, by the way, for the kind words. Thanks, by the way, for the kind words.

]]> By: Ken Barber http://www.typetheory.com/?p=1668&cpage=1#comment-446 Ken Barber Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:30:08 +0000 http://www.typetheory.com/?p=1668#comment-446 When you consider the vitality that Excoffon was able to capture in his metal typefaces, it's astounding. Even the unassuming Antique Olive has a certain je ne c'est quoi about it (pardon the gratuitous French expression) that makes it quite unique, especially when compared to other similar faces of the day. Unfortunately, his accomplishments have been overshadowed by poorly digitized revivals and overuse. Folks often forget that Excoffon was also an accomplished calligrapher and letterer. The monogram he made for Fonderie Olive is amazing. Have another look at his work—Roger Excoffon was an extremely gifted and clever designer. When you consider the vitality that Excoffon was able to capture in his metal typefaces, it’s astounding. Even the unassuming Antique Olive has a certain je ne c’est quoi about it (pardon the gratuitous French expression) that makes it quite unique, especially when compared to other similar faces of the day. Unfortunately, his accomplishments have been overshadowed by poorly digitized revivals and overuse.

Folks often forget that Excoffon was also an accomplished calligrapher and letterer. The monogram he made for Fonderie Olive is amazing. Have another look at his work—Roger Excoffon was an extremely gifted and clever designer.

]]> By: Birdbeard http://www.typetheory.com/?p=1668&cpage=1#comment-202 Birdbeard Wed, 13 May 2009 16:37:11 +0000 http://www.typetheory.com/?p=1668#comment-202 Such great insight from such a humble and talented person. I found it so interesting that he cites Roger Excoffon as a hero. I had never given much thought to Mistral and Banco as typefaces, mostly because they're always used in such inappropriate (and gross!) ways. I'll have to go back and take another look. Such great insight from such a humble and talented person. I found it so interesting that he cites Roger Excoffon as a hero. I had never given much thought to Mistral and Banco as typefaces, mostly because they’re always used in such inappropriate (and gross!) ways. I’ll have to go back and take another look.

]]> By: Litherland http://www.typetheory.com/?p=1668&cpage=1#comment-190 Litherland Sun, 10 May 2009 13:13:49 +0000 http://www.typetheory.com/?p=1668#comment-190 Litherland linked to this article saying, "Neutraface slab!" Litherland linked to this article saying, “Neutraface slab!”

]]> By: Hernan Valencia http://www.typetheory.com/?p=1668&cpage=1#comment-163 Hernan Valencia Mon, 04 May 2009 18:00:48 +0000 http://www.typetheory.com/?p=1668#comment-163 Great interview. I'm an indiophile as well as Mr. Barber. The one quote that really resonated with me is type as image/image as content. I cannot emphasize that enough in my current design practice. Unfortunately there are a few people here that don't recognize that principle. Great interview. I’m an indiophile as well as Mr. Barber. The one quote that really resonated with me is type as image/image as content. I cannot emphasize that enough in my current design practice. Unfortunately there are a few people here that don’t recognize that principle.

]]> By: Sean Cornwall http://www.typetheory.com/?p=1668&cpage=1#comment-161 Sean Cornwall Mon, 04 May 2009 16:09:18 +0000 http://www.typetheory.com/?p=1668#comment-161 Sean Cornwall linked to this article saying, "Good interview with Ken Barber of House Industries." Sean Cornwall linked to this article saying, “Good interview with Ken Barber of House Industries.”

]]> By: Mitch Anthony http://www.typetheory.com/?p=1668&cpage=1#comment-153 Mitch Anthony Sun, 03 May 2009 03:06:50 +0000 http://www.typetheory.com/?p=1668#comment-153 Nice interview. I especially appreciate your survey of sketches, work and home photos. Keep up the good work. I posted about it at: http://www.element22.com/site/post.php?id=411&cat=2 Nice interview. I especially appreciate your survey of sketches, work and home photos. Keep up the good work.

I posted about it at:
http://www.element22.com/site/post.php?id=411&cat=2

]]> By: Yea! That's Fresh http://www.typetheory.com/?p=1668&cpage=1#comment-141 Yea! That's Fresh Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:29:20 +0000 http://www.typetheory.com/?p=1668#comment-141 Yea! That's Fresh linked to this article saying, "Type Theory just posted an interesting interview with House Industries designer Ken Barber. His sketches are really beautiful." Yea! That’s Fresh linked to this article saying, “Type Theory just posted an interesting interview with House Industries designer Ken Barber. His sketches are really beautiful.”

]]> By: Tyler http://www.typetheory.com/?p=1668&cpage=1#comment-140 Tyler Thu, 30 Apr 2009 09:51:01 +0000 http://www.typetheory.com/?p=1668#comment-140 Thanks for the insight into one of the pillars of House. I've been a fan of their work for a few years and its always inspiring to get a glimpse into their practice. Thanks for the insight into one of the pillars of House. I’ve been a fan of their work for a few years and its always inspiring to get a glimpse into their practice.

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