Ask DN: Which type family has the best ampersand?

over 4 years ago from Charlie Pratt, Creative Director @ Precocity, LLC

I'm looking for that elusive, sexy beast of an ampersand. The one with all the curves and the moxie.

25 comments

Michael Aleo, over 4 years ago (edited over 4 years ago )
Baskerville Italic don't mess around.
19 points
- João Ferreira, over 4 years ago
  This one has always been my absolute favorite.
  0 points
- Jake Chapman, over 4 years ago
  This was going to be the one I posted +10xp for you good sir.
  0 points
Seah C-B, over 4 years ago
Hoefler Text Italic alternate:
15 points
- Charlie Pratt, over 4 years ago
  That sucker is a damn sea monster.
  15 points
  - Justin Salsburey, over 4 years ago
    We might need to define "best".
    3 points
    - Matt Flores, over 4 years ago
      Most like a sea monster.
      10 points
Nick de Jardine, over 4 years ago (edited over 4 years ago )
My personal favourite is Caslon Graphique
10 points
- Justin Salsburey, over 4 years ago
  Very cool, love the balance on this.
  0 points
Ramzi Shatara, over 4 years ago (edited over 4 years ago )
Pistilli
6 points
- Eduardo Nunes, over 4 years ago
  That's real nice, but some of those thinner strokes do seem a bit wonky...
  0 points
Nick de Jardine, over 4 years ago
Another beauty is Royale by Neutura
5 points
- Tierney Cyren, over 4 years ago
  Jeebus lorenzo.
  1 point
Erol Ahmed, over 4 years ago (edited over 4 years ago )
Chronicle Display Light. It's sexy in a suit-and-tie sort of way.
4 points
Jørgen Arnor Lom, over 4 years ago
When in doubt, Caslon. Adobe Caslon Pro Italics:
4 points
Kat Bobbitt, over 4 years ago (edited over 4 years ago )
I think this has to be one of my favorite DN threads. Also, Thirsty Rough.
4 points
Joshua Hibbert, over 4 years ago (edited over 4 years ago )
Adobe Garamond Pro (specifically the italic version)
2 points
Kathy Lu, over 4 years ago (edited over 4 years ago )
King's Caslon. (so sexy tho)
1 point
Eduardo Nunes, over 4 years ago (edited over 4 years ago )
Of course, everything looks amazing in Dala Floda, so this might be cheating...
1 point
Chris G, over 4 years ago
Not only does House Industries have some gorgeous ampersands, they also have them in CAST IRON.
1 point
Marco De la Cruz, over 4 years ago
Bauer Bodoni Bold Italic
1 point
Eduardo Nunes, over 4 years ago
Also: http://ampersandampersand.tumblr.com/
0 points
Alex Montague, over 4 years ago
Museo Sans has by far my favorite.
Of course, it's very modern and probably not even close to what you're looking for.
0 points
Adam Brace, over 4 years ago (edited over 4 years ago )
Caslon 540 Italic baby!
http://origin.myfonts.net/114/fs/u/19/9a77983c308778a29b24b9bf04f6b0.gif
0 points
Ross Nover, over 4 years ago
Fette Fractur FTW.
0 points

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