The beautiful style of lettering from the 19th century with its influences from Baroque and Art Nouveau art movements has remained a popular style that is often replicated by typographers and calligraphy artists today. This vintage style is characterised by detailed decorations and ornate flourishes that produce extravagant designs. In today’s inspiration showcase I present 50 type designs and hand-lettering pieces for posters, editorial designs, product labels, logos and more, all with a beautiful vintage aesthetic.
Study the past, define the future by Mateusz Witczak
The Alphabet Poster by Mateusz Witczak
Tattoo Parlour by Mateusz Witczak
He Is Mighty To Save by Nevesman
Words of Wisdom by Refinery43
Baroness Logo by Aaron Horkey
Bibliomancy by Aaron Horkey
Sumpah Pemuda by Alfonsusabim
Social Type by Alfonsusabim
New Yeah! by Alfonsusabim
Copper Penny by Jovana Randjelovic
Stark Handletter by Jamie Stark
Farm Tours by Philip Hepler
Vintage Lettering Type by Paul Fuentes
Railroad Joe’s Barbershop by Austin Haas
I Put A Spell On You by Laura Scribbles
Money Talks by Annica Lydenberg
Henda Coffee by Akhmad Reza Fauzi
Baltimore Magazine by Martin Schmetzer
Logotypes by Martin Schmetzer
And Is Better by Martin Schmetzer
Austin Roasting Company by Tobias Saul
Amsterdam Dandy by Tobias Saul
Cedar House Soaps by Tobias Saul
Uwe Van Afferden by Tobias Saul
Project Herzland by Tobias Saul
To Create We Must Destroy by Tobias Saul
Mean Street Tattoo by Mateusz Witczak
London by Jason Carne
11Six by Alex Rinker
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride by Like Minded Studio
Way of the David by Like Minded Studio
Love & Trust by Like Minded Studio
Thank You by Tobias Hall
Working Not Working by Tobias Hall
Imaginarium by Anton Burmistrov
Evermore by Anton Burmistrov
A Tour Of The British Isles by Greg Coulton
Sheen by Greg Coulton
Company Eight by Greg Coulton
Washington DC 1903 by Sanborn Map Company
Kansas City 1985 by Sanborn Map Company
Born & Raised Album Cover by David Adrian Smith
Creative Images by David Adrian Smith
Backhouse Package Design by Yuya Yoshida
Almanac Grand Cru by Chad Michael Studio
Promineo by Chad Michael Studio
Don Papa by Stranger & Stranger
The General Whisky by Stranger & Stranger
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Tutorial, please!
Awesome designs from really great artists. Good job everyone, very impressive.
I want to use the types. How can I get access to them? What is the cost?
Spectacular collection, Chris! I could stare at these all day.
umm…I don’t see a price or where to go to buy this product?
Wow Chris, these are really cool. Some are even fabulous. My favourite is the 2nd one, the alphabet poster. The lettering is absolutely stunning.
Good font
This may be my favorite of your many posts Chris. I love and create this type of work, no pun intended, it gives me great views into other artists styles and approaches. I think that the designs end up being so attractive that the viewer kind of gets sucked in.
Good collection!
Very impressive ~love them! Thank you for sharing the eye candy,
Most of them are just beautiful, but some are unreadable… stating
so beautiful showcase! real inspiring! thank!
Magic – I have the Record ‘Born and Raised by John Mayer’ bought in the first instance simply for the sleeve design. Thanks for showing examples of great work.
How do I learn how to do this type of lettering? I love it, but have no idea how to do this stuff! Thanks for a great showcase!
Share tutorial please of these design I want to make it my self especially 11SIX BY ALEX RINKER this design was awesome
Please do a tutorial for us!!!! These are gorgeous!