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Distressed Telegraph

by Stiggy & Sands
Individual Styles from $29.00 USD
The Distressed Telegraph Font Family was designed by Jim Lyles, Brian J. Bonislawsky and published by Stiggy & Sands. Distressed Telegraph contains 1 styles.

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Our Distressed Telegraph brings the unique individuality of the Large Elite Type No. 44 vintage typewriter keyset to the digital age. Vintage typewriters evoke a warmth and comfort to them, primarily because of their unpredictable "grunge" results from force of keystrokes to ribbon and paper. The SmallCaps and extensive figure sets add a more serious note to the nature of the typeface. See the 5th graphic for a comprehensive character map preview. Opentype features include: - SmallCaps. - Full set of Inferiors and Superiors for limitless fractions. - Tabular, Proportional, and Oldstyle figure sets (along with SmallCaps versions of the figures). - Stylistic Alternates for Caps to SmallCaps conversion.

Designers: Jim Lyles, Brian J. Bonislawsky

Publisher: Stiggy & Sands

Foundry: Stiggy & Sands

Design Owner: Stiggy & Sands

MyFonts debut: Sep 10, 2018

Distressed Telegraph

About Stiggy & Sands

Stiggy & Sands is a lettering-driven type foundry rooted in craftsmanship, character, and the warm traditions of the lettering and type design. Founded by longtime collaborators Brian Bonislawsky and Jim Lyles, the partnership blends 50 years of experience in hand lettering, logo design, and classic typographic refinement. Our work focuses on approachable, expressive typefaces that feel crafted, not manufactured — from friendly handwritten scripts and retro brush lettering to charming display types, mid-century sign styles, and clean, usable sans-serifs. Every font is drawn with an eye toward both creative personality and everyday usability. We believe great type should feel inviting, familiar, and thoughtfully made. That’s why our catalog emphasizes: script fonts with warmth and flow retro Americana and showcard-inspired displays playful, easygoing lettering styles clean, approachable workhorse sans and serif styles handcrafted details refined for modern workflows Whether it’s branding for a small business, packaging for a bakery, signage for a café, or a playful headline with personality, Stiggy & Sands fonts are built to bring charm, clarity, and character to every project. Stiggy & Sands — handcrafted typography with a friendly modern soul.

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