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Die Schriftfamilie Potbank wurde von Alister Shapley entworfen und von Applied Systems Design Studio veröffentlicht. Potbank enthält 9 Stile und Familienpaketoptionen. Mehr über diese Familie

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Potbank takes its name from the traditional term for a pottery factory in Stoke-on-Trent, a city whose identity has been shaped by making and industry for generations.

In the early 20th century, hundreds of bottle kilns and factories filled the landscape across Stoke's six towns, producing ceramics that were exported around the world. By the 1990s, much of this industry had disappeared. Factories were demolished for new development or left to deteriorate as the industry declined and the city's industrial identity began to fade.

In 2008, Spode, one of Stoke's most famous ceramic manufacturers, went into administration. The factory was abandoned, leaving behind technical drawings, sketches, moulds, samples and unfinished work. Many of these objects were eventually salvaged, preserving fragments of the knowledge, processes and visual language of an industry that had shaped the city for generations.

Potbank grew from an interest in this overlooked industrial heritage. Developed over several years, the typeface draws on the forms, structures and visual character found within Stoke's ceramics industry, translating them into a contemporary typeface.

Potbank combines elements of Clarendon and Antiqua construction to create a robust, characterful serif designed primarily for print. Its forms take cues from the practical, functional lettering associated with industrial production while retaining the warmth and irregularity of traditional type.

The result is a typeface rooted in a specific place and history, but designed for use beyond it.

Designer: Alister Shapley

Foundry: Applied Systems Design Studio

MyFonts Debüt: Dec 27, 2023

Potbank

Über Applied Systems Design Studio

Applied Systems is a type-led design studio and independent foundry dedicated to crafting meaningful, concept-driven typefaces. Our designs seamlessly blend historic and heritage letterforms with contemporary requirements, curating a diverse range of typographic influences into innovative creations. Each release is grounded in thorough research and storytelling, often inspired by social, political, or historical contexts, enabling every typeface to convey deeper messages beyond mere words. Ideal for designers, brands, and industries seeking unique typographic solutions, our work stands out for its thoughtful approach and distinctive style.

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