“Warbler Text is a typeface for extended reading,
with an emphasis on the screen. Stylistically, it follows in the
footsteps of the types cut by William Martin in 1790 for the
English printer William Bulmer, who famously used them in his
editions for the Shakspeare Printing Office (sic). This
interpretation attempts to showcase the softer side of the Modern
serif that Martin cultivated in his designs, a more genteel
approach that contrasts with the vigorous, authoritative tone of
the Scotch Romans that would follow it.” [DJR] Released
in February 2022 in roman and italic styles to members of the Font
of the More…
“Warbler Text is a typeface for extended reading, with an emphasis on the screen. Stylistically, it follows in the footsteps of the types cut by William Martin in 1790 for the English printer William Bulmer, who famously used them in his editions for the Shakspeare Printing Office (sic). This interpretation attempts to showcase the softer side of the Modern serif that Martin cultivated in his designs, a more genteel approach that contrasts with the vigorous, authoritative tone of the Scotch Romans that would follow it.” [DJR] Released in February 2022 in roman and italic styles to members of the Font of the Month Club.
Extended in March 2022 with 3 optical sizes (roman only) for larger typesetting; Banner (96pt), Display (48pt), and Deck (24pt). Also available as variable font that encapsulates all the space between Banner and Text.
