From a9960e405906215857dd601c6b0304167fc05a6f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kenneth Ormandy Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2015 19:11:00 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Adds initial interview with Spencer --- src/2015-08-30-an-interview-with-spencer-charles.md | 13 +++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 13 insertions(+) create mode 100644 src/2015-08-30-an-interview-with-spencer-charles.md diff --git a/src/2015-08-30-an-interview-with-spencer-charles.md b/src/2015-08-30-an-interview-with-spencer-charles.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..cd9f715 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/2015-08-30-an-interview-with-spencer-charles.md @@ -0,0 +1,13 @@ +__Name__ Spencer “Ol’ Slippy Fingers” Charles + +__Based in__ Brooklyn, NY + +__What disciplines do you specialize in?__ Lettering, Typography, Illustration, Profanity-laced Foosball Games + +__What’s your typical day like?__ In chronological order: Kelly, Cricket, Iced Coffee, Subway, Gym, Email, Lunch, Foosball, Drawing, Computer Stuff, Subway, Cooking dinner for Kelly, Wet Hot American Summer or It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Beer or Wine, Cricket, Kelly. + +__How did you first get interested in typography, lettering, and type design?__ I remember reading Jimmy Corrigan by Chris Ware in high school and being blown away by the lettering. Visiting Chicago with a group of letter enthusiasts really completes that loop, seeing that Jimmy Corrigan takes place predominantly in Chicago. My favorite part of the book is when the Superman archetype leaps off a tall building to his death, and bystanders indifferently observe before continuing on with their day. + +__So… How do you feel about Hobo?__ I believe Hobo is one of the most criminally misunderstood typefaces of our generation, and I'm thrilled to see James Edmondson restore it to it’s Art Nouveau glory. + +__Whats your favorite breakfast food?__ Grapefruit Juice, Coffee, and Lox on a toasted everything bagel, with cream cheese, onions, tomatoes, and capers if you got them.