New Bohemia Signs is the San Fransisco based lettering and sign painting studio responsible for some of the most beautiful hand painted sings around San Fran. Everything from A-stands to windows paintings, from gilding to signs, they use a variety of hand-rendered font styles and techniques, including gold leaf. Their portfolio is a treat to browse though, but the making-of is even more interesting. A dying art revived, hand painted signs were big in the States and the world, long before vinyl and printing techniques came along.The imperfections of hand-rendered makes it that much more beautiful and nostalgic. Have a look at their Flickr account too.
Below is a FontShop interview with Bohemia Signs' Damon Styer.
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