Category: Press and typeface identification
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Anyone know this font

I acquired a nice double font of initial caps the other day and wonder if anyone can help identify them. It is a 30 point set. I have used one already and would like to be able to tell what they are in my colophon.
Thanks in advance.
Tom

image: initial O.jpg

initial O.jpg

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This is Pencraft Initials from BB&S. The 1925 catalog shows them offered in 36 and 72pt. sizes. Pencraft originated with BB&S in 1914 and I suspect these companion initials were created around that time as well.

Rick

Thanks Rick. They are indeed 36 pt.
Tom

Tom,

Each of these font sets also came with two pieces that could be used to create a solid second-color background within the outer frame. Make sure you don’t disregard those if they are with your fonts. You should probably have four of them.

Rick