TCA Ethera: A New Art Nouveau Typeface from Thecoa Foundry
TCA Ethera, a new decorative typeface, has been launched by Thecoa Foundry, established by Vietnamese designers Quang Khải and Minh Hoàn. This typeface draws inspiration from Art Nouveau, Rococo, and the theatrical designs of Charles E. Heyer for the Boston Type Foundry. It features organic curves modeled after gladiolus flowers and offers nine stylistic sets with alternative capital letters. Khải, who resides in Paris, is engaged in research at ANRT and conducts type design workshops, whereas Hoàn is a graphic designer based in Hà Nội. Both designers have backgrounds in business.
Key facts
- TCA Ethera is a typeface from Thecoa Foundry.
- It is inspired by Art Nouveau, Rococo, and Charles E. Heyer's typeface.
- The design uses gladiolus blooms for organic shapes.
- It includes nine stylistic sets with alternate capitals.
- Quang Khải is based in Paris, researching at ANRT.
- Minh Hoàn is a graphic designer in Hà Nội.
- Both founders have business backgrounds.
- The typeface is described as flamboyant and theatrical.
Entities
Artists
- Quang Khải
- Minh Hoàn
- Charles E. Heyer
Institutions
- Thecoa Foundry
- Boston Type Foundry
- ANRT
- PRINT Magazine
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Hà Nội
- Vietnam
- Prague
- Czech Republic