etna type specimen book

The font Etna (2020) was inspired by the Aetna wood type style of the late nineteenth century. Etna tames this quirky Victorian design into a complete family suitable for modern use, adding a full range of six weights and italics, allowing it to work equally well for both text and display. Etna includes three different condensed widths in all six weights (intended for display use), four different figure styles, alternate characters, true small caps, and a selection of dingbats, including arrows, stars, asterisks, and manicules (pointing hands).

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For this specimen booklet, my goal was to showcase the full spectrum of weights and widths that the font has to offer. I leaned into its wood-type origin and found inspiration in vintage-inspired newspaper layouts, patterns, and hand painted signage. It was enjoyable to explore the different ways the single font could be utilized, especially for exclusively visual purposes.

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