C. Wright, Straw and Felt Hatter Category : Architecture, Design exhibitions, TypographyDate : July 21, 2018On a recent trip to Edinburgh I found these signs, dating back to around the 1880s, according to the city... Read More
Kelvingrove Café in Finnieston. Category : Architecture, TypographyDate : May 24, 2017Comments : One of the best preserved signs can be found on the uncovered exterior of the Kelvingrove Café in Finnieston at 1161 Argyle... Read More
A walk down Pollokshaws Road to Queens Park Category : Architecture, TypographyDate : May 23, 2017Comments : Walking from central Glasgow to Queens Park revealed an array of interesting signage, old and new from doorways to factories.... Read More
FEDRIGONI – MADE IN ITALY- THOUGHTS ON DESIGN Category : seminars, TypographyDate : May 22, 2017Comments : I went to a second seminar put on by Fedrigoni papers last week at the Drygate brewery. There were three speakers,... Read More
The Laurieston Category : Architecture, Historical, TypographyDate : May 16, 2017Comments : This fantastic signage in Bridge Street Glasgow belongs to the Lauieston pub, this slab serif sign dates back to the... Read More
The old Hargans Dairy signage above Cafézique in the West End Category : TypographyDate : May 11, 2017Comments : Stumbled across these two gems in Hyndland Street in the West End near Kelvinhall subway. The old dairy sign was... Read More
Howard Street Glasgow Category : Architecture, Historical, TypographyDate : May 4, 2017Comments : This amazing hand painted signage above 52 to 54 Howard Street is still visible after many years, you can almost... Read More
Jas D. GALLOWAY Tyre Distributors Category : TypographyDate : May 3, 2017Comments : Nestled in Glasgow’s East end, not too sure how far back this sign in Hunter Street dates from. But we... Read More
Walk down Renfrew Street in Garnet Hill to Albany Mansions. Category : TypographyDate : April 27, 2017Comments : These beautiful cast iron Garneth Hill light poles in Renfrew Street originally carried gas lighting during Victorian era, love the Gothic typeface while at... Read More
WEST ON THE CORNER Category : Historical, TypographyDate : April 24, 2017Comments : The WEST pub, on the corner of Park Street and Woodlands Drive in the West end used it’s predecessors (THE HALT BAR’S)... Read More
Tontine Lane entrance Category : Historical, TypographyDate : April 19, 2017Comments : Tontine Lane entrance off Bell Street, has a glorious remnant of a past era,”John A.S. MacLean – Produce agent.” Ken... Read More
Old Glasgow City Court Category : Historical, TypographyDate : April 16, 2017Comments : The old derelict Glasgow City court, on the corner of Turnbull and Andrews Street opposite the Andrews Square, and close... Read More
Glasgow Cathedral Category : Historical, TypographyDate : April 10, 2017Comments : On visiting Glasgow Cathedral today I saw an array of hand crafted lettering set in stone, glass and wood. The... Read More
Charles Rennie Mackintosh Category : Architecture, Historical, TypographyDate : April 7, 2017Comments : You can’t travel anywhere in Glasgow without bumping into Charles Rennie Mackintosh. His influence is everywhere. His furniture and visual... Read More
Barrowland Market Category : Historical, TypographyDate : April 6, 2017Comments : Spotted some old hand-lettered signs around the Barrow Market area, which seemed to have been cut down and recycled. The... Read More
F.W.WOOLWORTH’S Sign. Category : Historical, TypographyDate : April 5, 2017Comments : This was originally the goods entrance of the Woolworths store, on Renfrew Street. The shop’s front entrance was on Sauchiehall Street. In... Read More
Glasgow International Type Category : TypographyDate : April 4, 2017Comments : ‘Glasgow International’ typeface and branding was found everywhere in Glasgow last year. I loved the typeface, which has a real feel... Read More
Blick Typewriter Company Category : Historical, TypographyDate : April 3, 2017Comments : This amazing “Blick Typewriter Company” sign was revealed under the Pizza Hut signage during a renovation at the corner of West... Read More
Hand Lettering Category : Historical, TypographyDate : April 3, 2017Comments : Near Virginia Court, there is a doorway leading to unused offices upstairs. On both sides of the door alcove are... Read More
Jacobean Corsetry Category : TypographyDate : March 29, 2017Comments : I get inspired by typography as I walk past this building each day. The Jacobean Corsetry sign was created in 1946, the shop... Read More
A Life in Letter press – My first post as a blogger Category : Design exhibitions, Gallery, TypographyDate : March 23, 2017Comments : Having seen the Alan Kitching exhibition “#ALifeinLetterpress” at the Lighthouse Gallery last month, this show was an amazing collection from... Read More
