“I’m a craftsman and not an innovator,” claims David Farey. “I need a vehicle to be able to express my interpretation of a typeface.” While no one would dispute Farey’s ability as a type designer, it’s true that some of his best and most successful typefaces are based on the work of others. Perhaps Farey’s reason for feeling this way is because he gained his training in typeface design much as a craftsperson would – as an apprentice to an accomplished artisan.

Pictured above, left to right: Rio; Times Classic in use in The Times of London newspaper; and Farey.