Chromeography

Hermes bicycle chain guard by Mark Fox, Stockholm (Norrmalm), 2016

DKW Hobby (by Ulrich Planer of typewatching)

DKW Hobby by Pieter Boels

Hahn of Hartington, Nebraska dealer badge (by Mariah Karson)

Hotpoint refrigerator (by Jason Robb)

1962 Diehl DSR-18 calculating machine (by Mark Glusker)

1959 Hamann Automat S calculating machine (by Mark Glusker)

1961 Hamann 300 calculating machine (by Mark Glusker)

Heinkel (by cornbreadninja)

Humber Sceptre (by Martin Alford)

Chromeography Exhibition: The Logo Collaborating with Laura Serra on the exhibition logo was a delight. I tossed her a disparate pile of photos from the collection and (short of a few final touches) she came back with this. She managed to balance the flowing style of her natural freehand lettering with the more mechanical nature of mid-century emblems cut from metal. It clearly references several decades of classic automotive brightwork without leaning too heavily on any one example or era. The allusions are obvious yet the mark is completely original. This thing really could exist on a car or refrigerator made anytime between 1930 and 1965. Two objects — one for the title wall (on Laura’s Bel Air silhouette) and one for the window — were milled with a slightly angled bevel and sprayed with a chromesque coating. More photos of the show later, but for now it’s best seen in person. Thanks to Rob Keller of Mota Italic for these photos.

Hudson Hornet (by R. Gust Smith)

1934 Hupmobile F422 Formal Sedan (by Bill Jacomet)

1937 Lincoln Zephyr (by Bill Jacomet)

1975–76 Buick Skyhawk (by William Hopkins) One of the coolest ligatures I’ve seen on an emblem.

Hino (by Simon Ålander)

2012 Pagani Huayra Carbon Edition (via Roogio and James Todd)