Issue 3 of Extra Condensed takes condensed typography as its theme and features exclusive articles by some of the world’s finest designers: Erik Spiekermann, Astrid Stavro, Paul Barnes, and Simon Esterson. Each bringing their own view of what that means to them and their work. It’s an unashamed celebration of these humble grotesque and sans serif letterforms, using some of the bold and beautiful wood type in our collection.

Hand typeset in 9pt, 12pt, 18pt and 22pt Monotype Caslon Series 128, and Monotype Grotesque 216, both cast by the Whittington Press, with original 14pt Stephenson Blake Sans Serif No.7, and a range woodletter, including a unique new cutting of Caslon Rounded in 14-line pica, by Paul Barnes and Commercial Type.

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Standard edition—£18
Edition of 150
12 pages
304mm x 431mm
90gsm newsprint
This edition comes folded in half in a custom printed pink envelope.

Deluxe edition—£35
Edition of 15
12 pages
304mm x 431mm
160gsm South Bank Smooth
This edition has a hand sewn binding and remains unfolded, without an envelope.

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