Michael Gamer wrote:
Robin May wrote:
(Michael Gamer) wrote the following in:
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Joe wrote:
Why are some signs at St. James' Park spelled St. James's Park
and some spelled St. James' Park. I'm quite surprised they
didn't notice it when they were put up ages ago.
I was at St. James's Park this past Friday, and found the sign in
question. and I was quick to notice that it is NOT IN THE CORRECT
TYPEFACE.
By looking at the apostrophe (') I assume it not to be any of the
Johnston fonts that have been used over the years.
That's what the original Johnston apostrophes look like.
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Sorry, I know what both the Johnston and New Johnston typefaces (and
the apostrophe's) look like... this is most certainly neither of the
two.
it looks like the traditional "round ball with hook" type to me
I see what you mean. The "St. James' Park" sign is in a typeface that is
close to but not identical to either Johnston or New Johnston.
As you say, the apostrophe has a circular ball at the top, but the dot
under the T of "ST." is square. Also, several letters are narrower than
Johnston, and the E and K have subtly different proportions. Looks like an
amateur attempt to copy Johnston. I wonder why.
[Michael: I have photos of the signs. Email me (see sig) if you want
copies.]
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Richard J.
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