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Lanston Type Company
A Legacy in Typography: Lanston Type's Evolution
Origins & Revolution in Typesetting: In 1887, Tolbert Lanston patented his groundbreaking mechanical typesetting device. This innovation was the genesis of the Monotype casting machine, propelling the Lanston Monotype Company to global acclaim. Until then, typesetting remained largely unchanged since Gutenberg's hand-set movable type.
Global Reach & Key Figures: By the late 19th century, Lanston expanded internationally by licensing its technology to a UK-based counterpart. During America's typographic golden age, Frederic Goudy, a leading type designer, served as Lanston's art director (1920-1947). Though the Philadelphia-based Lanston Monotype eventually became distinct from its UK peer (which was thereafter known simply as "Monotype"), its influence remained unshaken.
Acquisitions & Relocation: 1969 marked Lanston's acquisition by the American Type Founders. Following various ownership transitions, master printer Gerald Giampa acquired the company in 1988 and relocated it to Prince Edward Island. Despite these changes, Lanston continued to cater to America's monotype hot metal type demands until a tidal wave tragically destroyed most of the company's assets in 2000.
Digital Age & Modern Stewardship: Gerald Giampa, an early pioneer in PostScript fonts, channeled his energy into digitization post-tragedy. Under his guidance, Lanston's iconic typefaces were digitized, preserving their original essence from the brass and lead patterns. After several relocations between Canada and Finland, Lanston found a new home in 2004 with the US-based P22 type foundry. As Giampa set sail as a ship's captain in the northern Pacific, he remained a typographic consultant for Lanston-P22 during his maritime breaks.
Origins & Revolution in Typesetting: In 1887, Tolbert Lanston patented his groundbreaking mechanical typesetting device. This innovation was the genesis of the Monotype casting machine, propelling the Lanston Monotype Company to global acclaim. Until then, typesetting remained largely unchanged since Gutenberg's hand-set movable type.
Global Reach & Key Figures: By the late 19th century, Lanston expanded internationally by licensing its technology to a UK-based counterpart. During America's typographic golden age, Frederic Goudy, a leading type designer, served as Lanston's art director (1920-1947). Though the Philadelphia-based Lanston Monotype eventually became distinct from its UK peer (which was thereafter known simply as "Monotype"), its influence remained unshaken.
Acquisitions & Relocation: 1969 marked Lanston's acquisition by the American Type Founders. Following various ownership transitions, master printer Gerald Giampa acquired the company in 1988 and relocated it to Prince Edward Island. Despite these changes, Lanston continued to cater to America's monotype hot metal type demands until a tidal wave tragically destroyed most of the company's assets in 2000.
Digital Age & Modern Stewardship: Gerald Giampa, an early pioneer in PostScript fonts, channeled his energy into digitization post-tragedy. Under his guidance, Lanston's iconic typefaces were digitized, preserving their original essence from the brass and lead patterns. After several relocations between Canada and Finland, Lanston found a new home in 2004 with the US-based P22 type foundry. As Giampa set sail as a ship's captain in the northern Pacific, he remained a typographic consultant for Lanston-P22 during his maritime breaks.
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LTC VillageYouworkforthemT7681LTC Village is a Serif Fonts design published by Lanston Type Company.
LTC Circled CapsYouworkforthemT5232LTC Circled Caps is a Dingbat Fonts design published by Lanston Type Company.
LTC CaslonYouworkforthemT5231LTC Caslon is a Serif Fonts design published by Lanston Type Company.
LTC CamelotYouworkforthemT5230LTC Camelot is a Decorative Fonts design published by Lanston Type Company.
LTC Archive OrnamentsYouworkforthemT5035LTC Archive Ornaments is a Dingbat Fonts design published by Lanston Type Company.
LTC AthenaYouworkforthemT4304LTC Athena is a Serif Fonts design published by Lanston Type Company.
LTC Creepy OrnamentsYouworkforthemT1286LTC Creepy Ornaments is a Dingbat Fonts design published by Lanston Type Company.
LTC Ornaments TwoYouworkforthemT1289LTC Ornaments Two is a Dingbat Fonts design published by Lanston Type Company.
LTC Halloween OrnamentsYouworkforthemT1287LTC Halloween Ornaments is a Dingbat Fonts design published by Lanston Type Company.
LTC Water Garden OrnamentsYouworkforthemT1292LTC Water Garden Ornaments is a Dingbat Fonts design published by Lanston Type Company.
LTC Ornaments ThreeYouworkforthemT1288LTC Ornaments Three is a Dingbat Fonts design published by Lanston Type Company.
LTC Fleurons GranjonYouworkforthemT1277LTC Fleurons Granjon is a Dingbat Fonts design published by Lanston Type Company.
LTC FiguresYouworkforthemT1275LTC Figures is a Dingbat Fonts design published by Lanston Type Company.
LTC Fleurons GaramontYouworkforthemT1276LTC Fleurons Garamont is a Dingbat Fonts design published by Lanston Type Company.
LTC Fleurons RogersYouworkforthemT1278LTC Fleurons Rogers is a Dingbat Fonts design published by Lanston Type Company.
LTC Goudy ExtrasYouworkforthemT1273LTC Goudy Extras is a Dingbat Fonts design published by Lanston Type Company.
LTC Ornaments 1YouworkforthemT1279LTC Ornaments 1 is a Dingbat Fonts design published by Lanston Type Company.
LTC Ornaments Two ProYouworkforthemT1274LTC Ornaments Two Pro is a Dingbat Fonts design published by Lanston Type Company.
LTC Ornaments AnimaliaYouworkforthemT1280LTC Ornaments Animalia is a Dingbat Fonts design published by Lanston Type Company.
LTC Vine LeavesYouworkforthemT1281LTC Vine Leaves is a Dingbat Fonts design published by Lanston Type Company.
LTC MetropolitanYouworkforthemT1268LTC Metropolitan is a Serif Fonts design published by Lanston Type Company.
LTC Holiday OrnamentsYouworkforthemT1266LTC Holiday Ornaments is a Dingbat Fonts design published by Lanston Type Company.
LTC Christmas OrnamentsYouworkforthemT1265LTC Christmas Ornaments is a Dingbat Fonts design published by Lanston Type Company.
LTC Holly LeavesYouworkforthemT1267LTC Holly Leaves is a Dingbat Fonts design published by Lanston Type Company.
LTC GlamourYouworkforthemT1226LTC Glamour is a Serif Fonts design published by Lanston Type Company.
LTC FlashYouworkforthemT1227LTC Flash is a Script Fonts design published by Lanston Type Company.
LTC BroadwayYouworkforthemT1230LTC Broadway is a Retro Fonts design published by Lanston Type Company.
LTC Goudy SansYouworkforthemT1224LTC Goudy Sans is a Sans Serif Fonts design published by Lanston Type Company.
LTC Swing BoldYouworkforthemT1220LTC Swing Bold is a Script Fonts design published by Lanston Type Company.
LTC Ornamental InitialsYouworkforthemT1222LTC Ornamental Initials is a Decorative Fonts design published by Lanston Type Company.
LTC Goudy InitialsYouworkforthemT1225LTC Goudy Initials is a Decorative Fonts design published by Lanston Type Company.
LTC ArtscriptYouworkforthemT1233LTC Artscript is a Script Fonts design published by Lanston Type Company.
LTC Bodoni 175YouworkforthemT1232LTC Bodoni 175 is a Serif Fonts design published by Lanston Type Company.
LTC CalifornianYouworkforthemT1229LTC Californian is a Serif Fonts design published by Lanston Type Company.
LTC DeepdeneYouworkforthemT1228LTC Deepdene is a Serif Fonts design published by Lanston Type Company.
LTC Goudy TextYouworkforthemT1223LTC Goudy Text is a Blackletter Fonts design published by Lanston Type Company.
LTC SquarefaceYouworkforthemT1221LTC Squareface is a Serif Fonts design published by Lanston Type Company.
LTC Tourist GothicYouworkforthemT1219LTC Tourist Gothic is a Sans Serif Fonts design published by Lanston Type Company.
LTC Twentieth Century ProYouworkforthemT1218LTC Twentieth Century Pro is a Sans Serif Fonts design published by Lanston Type Company.