Nick Beese, who is a Senior Visual Designer for the BBC, has created a unique typefont that combines the written alphabet with the British Sign Language alphabet. Each letter features a pair of hands showing how a letter can be fingerspelled.
He told us that he wanted “to create something that was fun, modern and unique but also had a subliminal message. The more people that know BSL, the more sign language will be celebrated!’”
The BSLphabet typeface is currently available as a print, with more products using the typefont set to follow.
Find out more at: http://welovebsl.com/
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JGJones
December 6, 2012
The letter J appears to be missing an arrow to show how to form it. Currently it’s just saying “i”.
Look like a font that would be more effective in really large size – ie large posters etc. It’s a nice idea though, nice one.
barakta
December 6, 2012
JG there is a larger more regular BSL font which I have a copy of but I have no idea where it came from (a defunct website I think). I have used it at fairly big sizes with some success.
I would be interested in this one if I could buy/download it and use it as a font myself.
We love BSL (@welovebsl)
December 6, 2012
Hi Joe, Glad you like the idea!
The poster is actually a large A2 size, and there is an arrow inside the ‘J’. It’s just not visible in the resized version for online viewing.
See poster details for dimensions: http://welovebsl.bigcartel.com/product/bslphabet-poster-yellow