GoKawiilShakespeare's Globe unveils Amifer Folio typeface based on First Folio ornaments
Shakespeare's Globe has partnered with south London studio Typeland to create a new typeface, Amifer Folio, derived from ornamental editorial devices found in Shakespeare's First Folio, published 400 years ago. The typeface will feature on posters for the Globe's new summer season, with each poster tied to nature-themed imagery developed through discussions between artistic director Michelle Terry and the season's play directors.
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The project links a centuries-old printing artefact to contemporary design, potentially raising public awareness of the First Folio's rarity, with fewer than 200 copies surviving. It also suggests theatres are increasingly using bespoke typography and branding to give seasonal programming a distinct visual identity tied to thematic storytelling.
- New typeface Amifer Folio is based on ornamental devices from Shakespeare's First Folio.
- Created with design studio Typeland for Shakespeare's Globe's new summer season posters.
- Poster designs reflect a nature theme shaped by artistic director Michelle Terry and play directors.
Source: itsnicethat.com — Liz Gorny, 2026-11-04
Published there as: “New typeface using intricate designs from Shakespeare's First Folio (2023)”
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