Jon Contino on a Quest to be the Master of Typography

In this film by Kevin Steen, typography maestro Jon Contino discusses his passion for hand-rendered

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In this film by Kevin Steen, typography maestro Jon Contino discusses his passion for hand-rendered typography and his willingness to immerse himself fully in the craft so that he may get to where he wants to be. A man who is receptive to gaining inspiration from all walks of life, the film shows Contino drawing with such ease and beauty that it is not difficult to see why this artist has such an ever growing list of clients and projects.

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