Courthouse Sign

I couldn't think of a really good way to sketch this one out, so I thought I'd go with a close up photo this time. The image is from the sign in front of the court house. This typographic example has the largest type so far, and the letters are cut deep into the stone sign.

This example is not so much about leaving a personal mark for history, as it is about creating a strong sense of establishment. The type is cut permanently in stone and helps to mirror the sense of integrity that a justice system provides. Type with such permanence helps to echo our desires for the infallibility of justice and law. Although such principles are not infallible, typography like this helps to foster an image of law and order that is incorruptible.

-Dan Gill