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“The Venus Fly Trap” ad

Contributed by Bryson Stohr on Jun 6th, 2022. Artwork published in .
    “The Venus Fly Trap” ad
    Photo: Bryson Stohr. License: All Rights Reserved.

    Roger Excoffon’s Banco makes an appearance in an advertisement by the Mirobar Sales Corporation for a Venus fly trap. Secondary typefaces include Twentieth Century Ultrabold, the swashy “The” catchword from Bookman, and Dominante Bold.

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    • Banco
    • Bookman
    • Twentieth Century
    • Dominante

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    2 Comments on ““The Venus Fly Trap” ad”

    1. I dont know if that font (like for IBM’s Selectric composer) was used for “RUSH ORDERS add 25 cents” really is, but Clemens Piontek’s Vevey is kinda similar but with differences in the letters.

    2. And this ad makes that a comic book ad!

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