Paul Barnes

Recent articles by Paul Barnes

James Mosley: A life in objects

Issue 90, Summer 2015

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Through his ideas, collecting and dogged research, the former St Bride librarian has shown that printing history can be both lively and opinionated. The world of typography owes him a great debt

Modernism and monograms

Issue 68, Summer 2008

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Both artisan and art director, Hermann Eidenbenz was a subtle master of Swiss design.

Be sure to read the small print

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Deep in the archives

Issue 75, Spring 2010

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Contemporary type designers Christian Schwartz and Paul Barnes select some historical type specimens that excite and intrigue them.

Recent blog posts about Paul Barnes

Variable grunge

4 April 2023
Design history, Technology, Type Tuesday, Typography

The typewriter typeface formerly known as ‘Trixie’ gets a makeover and a new name: Neither Confirm Nor Deny (NCND). By Paul Barnes

Trixie was perfect for the age of grunge. It became a visual shorthand for typewriters, with the quality of authenticity …

Type Tuesday

13 December 2011
Design history, Graphic design, Typography, Visual culture

Christian Schwartz and Paul Barnes deep in the archives: Wilson, 1789
Some typefaces defy the classification of time and place. Wilson’s Roman of 1789 is a…