Jonathan Barnbrook - Part 2

Jonathan Barnbrook’s typefaces are unique, yet all of what he does is derived from past cultures and languages. I like the fact that they are distinctive, not just another brush font or sans serif, but have depth and background to them. Take his typeface, Mason, for example. You can see at once it has been derived from the 1800s and Greek architecture. For me Barnbrook’s typefaces look very Celtic or gothic, and I really admire them, but finding a context in which to use them is the tough part.
Another aspect of Barnbrook’s work I appreciate is his personal involvement in society. He uses his design skills to display and fight for what he believes is right, to combat the violation and damage of morality all across the world. I find this really encouraging. I think we should use our talents and craft in the right way; against corruption and dishonesty.









   


References:

Diseña Magazine.
Available from 
http://www.revistadisena.com/jonathan-barnbrook-disenador-britanico-2/
[Electronically accessed 7 April, 2016]

Émigré. Mason OpenType.
Available from 
http://www.emigre.com/NewsletterArchive.php?id=11
[Electronically accessed 7 April, 2016]

Barnbrook Blog. Just My Type.
Available from 
http://virusfonts.com/news/2010/10/just-my-type/

[Electronically accessed 7 April, 2016]