This font set was created in collaboration with the
Philadelphia Museum of Art to coincide with the
Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary. This font set includes faithfully reproduced letterforms digitized directly from images of impressions made by
Benjamin Franklin and his printing office circa 1750. The printing conditions of the time involved handmade paper with textured surfaces and handmade inks which were hand-applied for each impression. By digitizing the printed type in its real-life state, an authentic look of
Franklin's actual work is achieved and, ultimately, has a timeless appeal
This family is available at a discount in the
Works Collection.