Jennifer found this interesting specimen in Redwood City. This example is really more like a clef than an ampersand, but I like that you can get birds and flowers all in one place. The sign is a bit faded, but the typography is interesting in it’s own way. Here is another example of a clef.
Melissa found this one in London: I spotted this ampersand at Harrod’s in London. It’s part of “Abercrombie & Kent”, and I would have taken a better photo, but I was attempting to be sly about it and not get thrown out of the store! Haha I thought it was beautiful though, and couldn’t resist […]
Windsor Light Condensed in the credits of Vicky Cristina Barcelona.
Found by Robin in Brussels.
Andy Mangold a “designer, maker and craftsman” assembled a nice little accordion book for a design project. Reminds me of my days at the Creative Circus.
All of the antique ampersands you would ever want can be purchased for only $50,000. Maybe a little steep for me. Some really nice stuff in this collection.
I like this. Student designed ampersands from Bath Spa University. There are some interesting design solutions in there. Emma Says: Hi I’ve just found you sight [sic] and also have much love for the ampersand. I’ve recently graduated from Bath Spa university doing graphic design and in our final year we took part in a […]
Have you ever wanted to draw pretty pictures using ampersands? Well now you can! Tracee made this set. One in the bottom right that just might be a Chinese character, or maybe just some weird goofy font. Here what I made with the set. and here is what they look like: Download them here.
Made out of felt and stuffed with cotton. Bitchen.