ANFCO PLAIN GRAVE

ANFCo Plain Grave is based on an alphabet found in an old metalworks catalog. The original letters were hand cut, solid and practical, but a little rough around the edges. I tightened the forms for modern use while keeping some of the quirks that gave the originals their character.

You’ll notice tight curves inside the open letters and horizontals that run slightly heavier than the verticals, an uncommon detail in most sans serif typefaces. These small irregularities give the face a subtle edge and keep it from looking like the countless clean, neutral sans serifs out there.

Plain Grave is primarily a display typeface, but it holds up well in short paragraphs. It’s right at home on labels, posters, badges, and anything that needs a vintage look without screaming it.