Stern was created at the Pie Tree Press & Type foundry in collaboration with P22 type foundry and marks the first time a font will be simultaneously released as both a digital font and hand-set metal type. Stern is named for the late printer Christopher Stern and is an upright Italic intended for poetry settings and numerous other uses.
DIGITAL
The digital version of RTF Stern includes the OpenType Pro version plus four non-pro versions included for applications that do not support OpenType. The set features Stern Aldine, Regular, Tall Caps & Small Caps.
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METAL
The (16pt on 18pt body) metal version of Stern is shipped directly from Pie Tree foundry in Vancouver, BC. It is cast to order by Jim Rimmer using foundry metal.
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SPECIMEN BOOKLET
A special limited edition specimen booklet was printed by Coach House Press in Toronto, ON. The duotone photos by Anna Prior are printed with silver highlights in the specimen portions that accent the feel of the type & tools used to make Stern. The booklet includes a bound-in letterpress specimen printed on Japanese rice paper and a single metal letter!
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FLASH
In collaboration with Buffalo-based JRVisuals, who developed the “Type is Art” interactive web project, a special Stern project allows you to create images with the component parts of the Stern font.
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P22 WEBSITE
The release of Stern also marks the completion of the web re-design of all font divisions of P22. The Rimmer Type Foundry now features the same layout & navigation as the P22 type foundry, IHOF, Lanston & Sherwood collections. All fonts can be tested out with your own words using the Typecaster.
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The making of this typeface is also being made into a documentary shot in HD video. Here’s a trailer:
This article was last modified on January 18, 2023
This article was first published on July 21, 2008
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