Amid growing landscapes of strip malls and vinyl signage, hand-crafted lettering retains an aesthetic to be treasured. Like other disciplines suffering in the digital age, artful sign making is in danger of becoming an occupation of the past. The aim of TypArchive is to document, inspire, revitalize and preserve the art of vernacular typography.

Here are some examples of the gems you’ll discover on Typearchive:

Dusty Signs from Hunter Johnson on Vimeo.

Legacy of Letters from Luca Barcellona on Vimeo.

Take a look at Typearchive here.