Type Ghost

The ghosts of type still haunt this world.
Some still cling to life, some have gone into the light.
Alive but ailing.
“First Dutch Hat Shaping Industry, Amsterdam

Alive but ailing.

“First Dutch Hat Shaping Industry, Amsterdam

Schouwenhoek building, Amsterdam

Pilkington’s wall-tiles.

Pilkington’s wall-tiles.

Wrought-iron lettering war memorial. Bergen, Netherlands

100 year old pixel type. Bergen, Netherlands

100 year old pixel type. Bergen, Netherlands

‘Tabako’ sign in kana. Nikko, Japan.

‘Tabako’ sign in kana. Nikko, Japan.

Ectoplasm of several hand painted advertisements on top of each other. Most recent seems to be one for Radio Berco. Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Ectoplasm of several hand painted advertisements on top of each other. Most recent seems to be one for Radio Berco. Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Kanji carved in a rock. Tsumago, Japan

Kanji carved in a rock. Tsumago, Japan

Hardware store. Gunthers & Meuser (1882) 

“Langmeyer Bros.” Butcher’s shop

“Langmeyer Bros.” Butcher’s shop