Census
Dalton Maag · Ben Jones · 2024
A broad-nibbed formal script by Ben Jones with a Cap Height axis, swash capitals and uncial alternates, awarded by Communication Arts and shortlisted at D&AD.
About
A broad-nibbed formal script by Ben Jones intended for display and era-specific text, with a single variable italic weight that flexes through an unusual Cap Height axis. Swash capitals and uncial lowercase alternates extend its range across editorial, packaging and identity work that wants a heritage voice without slipping into pastiche. Picked up a Communication Arts Award of Excellence and a D&AD Awards shortlist.
Classification
Dalton Maag describe Census as an evocative broad-nibbed formal script for display and era-specific text, offering a single variable italic with a Cap Height axis, swash capitals and uncial lowercase alternates.