Lorna Quinn
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Colum Cille: The era of (inter)nationalist typography, 1890–1960
Exploring themes of nationhood, identity and typography through the lens of Colum Cille by Colm O'Lochlainn, the Turkish alphabet reforms provides a wider context to situate the tale of Colum Cille.
Born William Gerard O'Loughlin, he spent his life in the service of Irish culture and music. A printer, designer and revolutionary, O'Lochlainn was a key member of the IRB, founded and ran the Three Candles Press, and was instrumental in the foundation of An Óige. His designs for Colum Cille, a semi-uncial inspired typeface were cast by the Monotype Corporation under the gaze of Stanley Morison.
This research provides a new look at O'Lochlainn's work from a broader European perspective, and traces the life of both the designer and the design.
Case of 12pt Colum Cill.
Colmcille Regular Pro. by Dara O'Lochlainn.
12pt Uppercase Colum Cille, Distiller's Press.
Colm O'Lochlainn
Handset 14pt. Colum Cille by Wild Apple Press.
Handset 14pt. Colum Cille by Wild Apple Press.
Colmcille the Scribe, set by Wild Apple Press.