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Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Das Riese, a remarkable type specimen masterminded by Brazil’s renowned type foundry, Intellecta Design. This distinctive blend of flaming Victorian charm and sophisticated Art Deco nuances births a visually stunning display type designed for upper-case tiling.Das Riese’s intriguing shadows and voluminous build pay a nostalgic tribute to a pre-modern era, while its surface displays a befitting nod to the iconic aesthetics of the 1920’s. This hefty, sans-serif typeface presents charismatic character strokes, featuring a unique parallel line texture reminiscent of Bifur, the influential 1929 typeface conceived by A.M. Cassandre.Ingeniously designed, Das Riese celebrates the engaging asymmetry at the right side of its prominent leaning letters, and the sporadic depth of its shadows. This accentuates its authentical handcrafted allure, forming a captivating type laden with historical nods and designed for rendering small titles at expanded sizes.With just one look at Das Riese’s solid face, it’s hard not to have your mind filled with vivid images of vintage posters. This truly is a type that carries an undeniable breadth of history and influences, embodying quality craftsmanship and timeless style. – sourced from Slanted Magazine #8.