Golden era computer fonts...?

[Jerekson]

Does anyone know where I can download some vintage-esque/film noir computer fonts?

Something that is specifically antique looking.
Like this:

But without the lightning bolts

Also, the writing at the end credits of King Kong (2005)...sorry, no screen grabs.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[The Wolf]

Dover Publications not only has great Golden Age clip art but CD-ROMs of old style display fonts including Moderne and Art Deco. They might be useful.

Sincerely,
The Wolf

 

[Zig2k143]

Dover Publications not only has great Golden Age clip art but CD-ROMs of old style display fonts including Moderne and Art Deco. They might be useful.

Sincerely,
The Wolf

Lol Dover is in Long Island.... A life time ago a dated a nice lady who worked for the company. Decent company...

Not that it helps your quest at all... Lol

 

[CharlieH.]

For freebies you can go here:
http://www.fontface.com/
http://www.dafont.com/
http://www.bluevertigo.com.ar/bluevertigo.htm (a massive directory for font sites, and other graphic goodies)

A few (mostly deco) fonts you might want to look for are called BeautySchoolDropout, BigNoodle Titling, Broadway, Chippewa Falls, Coliseum, DayPosterBlack, Dekthusian, Detectives Inc, Engebrechtre, Epic gothic, Featured Item, Fiesta, Gotham Nights, Herald Square, Karat Medium, Le Film, Pusab, Red Circle, RitzyRemix, Seaside Resort and TiltAWhirl. I've seen a font that's very similar to the one on the Rocketeer post, but the name eludes me.

And if you're willing to pay for 'em, see these:
http://www.nicksfonts.com/
http://www.fontdiner.com/
http://www.urwpp.de/english/home.html (Do a search for Bernhard Gothic, and click on the 1930 keyword on the font's page. You'll find plenty of vintage fonts to choose from. Some you can find for free, but under different names)

 

[happyfilmluvguy]

Font Diner has some great fonts. I think depending on your use of it, it's worth the price. DaFont has a good selection too.

 

[Salv]

Font Diner has a few decent freebies as well.

 

[Sweet Polly Purebred]

My favorite Foundries ..

P22 - Paid (Amazing fonts!)
Dinc Type - Free and Paid
Font Diner - Free and Paid
Chank - Free and Paid

Here is the font that was used for the Rocketeer Logo.

 

[Sweet Polly Purebred]

PS - For that particular style, search for Art Deco or Art Nouveau styles.

 

[Jerekson]

Thanks a lot you guys.

 

[Jefferson Smith]

If you're willing to pay, Letterhead Fonts has some of the most gorgeous fonts I've seen.

 

[vonwotan]

Unfortunately, some (IMHO) of the nicest Golden Era typesets or, of any era, carry negative baggage due to their use by the Germans during the war.

There are also some wonderful deco typesets - I'll need to try to look up the names for you as my knowledge of fonts and typesets is sadly lacking...

 

[Mojave Jack]

If you're looking for typewriter, newspaper, and other interesting fonts, try the HPLHS: http://www.cthulhulives.org/toybox/PROPDOCS/PropFonts.html. The font pack is $35 for all 50 fonts, but some are free here: http://www.cthulhulives.org/toybox/PROPDOCS/FreeFonts.html.

They also have an awesome prop document CD here: http://www.cthulhulives.org/toybox/PROPDOCS/PropCD.html. It includes things like passports, driver's licenses, library cards, though they are all centered around the H.P. Lovecraft mythos. The best prop is the extremely authentic 1937 US passport, but I also really like the zeppelin ticket. Very fun stuff!

 

[Miss Neecerie]

also worth a mention...

http://www.specialtyfonts.com/deco/

 

[Sweet Polly Purebred]

If you're looking for typewriter, newspaper, and other interesting fonts, try the HPLHS: http://www.cthulhulives.org/toybox/PROPDOCS/PropFonts.html. The font pack is $35 for all 50 fonts, but some are free here: http://www.cthulhulives.org/toybox/PROPDOCS/FreeFonts.html.

They also have an awesome prop document CD here: http://www.cthulhulives.org/toybox/PROPDOCS/PropCD.html. It includes things like passports, driver's licenses, library cards, though they are all centered around the H.P. Lovecraft mythos. The best prop is the extremely authentic 1937 US passport, but I also really like the zeppelin ticket. Very fun stuff!

Ooooooo!! Jack that CD is great! Thanks for the link!

 

[priestyboy]

You can try this one, they're free.

http://tackorama.net/

 

[RondoHatton]

House Industries - one of my favorite foundries

So far I have not been able to (shhh, anyone listening?) acquire, but man oh man, what typography - the ultimate refinement of drawing.

http://www.houseind.com/index.php?page=fonts

 

[CharlieH.]

Those are swell!
(but $160 for a set!?!?)

 

[Lady Day]

If you're willing to pay, Letterhead Fonts has some of the most gorgeous fonts I've seen.

I love this site. I gaze at the fonts from time to time wishing I had an account

Ive collected a fairly good batch of vintage fonts. About 40 or so. I use them in most of my designs.

LD

 

[Dread Scott]

House Industries has great font families... but Man, are they pricey, even for the less interesting sets...

 

[cookie]

FLW

fftopic: a little but didn't FLW invent his own personal Golden Era fonts.