There’s been a trend in the last few years dubbed maximalism. We’re particular fans of how it manifests calligraphically and typographically. Here’s some of the finest, and six words about each:
Ray Fenwick
Words and pictures both very good.
Marian Bantjes
We have one; it’s laser-cut awesomeness.
Jessica Hische
This will be a tshirt soon.
Si Scott
Pen in hand, makes his mark.
Niels “Shoe” Meulman
calligraffiti inventor. Yep, how it sounds.
Seb Lester
Silver on black plike. Pretty rad.
Yulia Brodskaya
OMG that’s quilling? That’s insane yo.
Tags: Calligraphy, Jessica Hirsche, Marian Bantjes, maximalism, Niels "Shoe" Meulman, ornament, Ray Fenwick, Seb Lester, Si Scott, typography, Yulia Brodskaya
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