Author's note

Dirty and Classic by Billy Argel is a free distorted display font built on ornate calligraphic forms. Sweeping loops and sharp flourishes collide with ink spatters and scratched black patches, making the lettering look both elaborate and damaged.

Album packaging is its strongest medium, especially for rock or industrial music, and the same tangled texture suits concert posters and fashion editorials. For nightclub branding or apparel labels, the clash of formal flourishes and abrasion can become the product identity.
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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Copyright (c) 2008 by Billy Argel. All rights reserved.
Font family
Dirty and Classic
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
BillyArgel: Dirty and Classic: 2008
Full font name
Dirty and Classic
Name table version
1.001
Postscript font name
DirtyandClassic
Trademark notice
Dirty and Classic is a trademark of Billy Argel.
Manufacturer name
Billy Argel
Designer
Billy Argel
Description
Copyright (c) 2008 by Billy Argel. All rights reserved.

Extended font information

Platforms supported

PlatformEncoding
UnicodeUnicode 2.0 and onwards semantics, Unicode BMP only.
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only

Font details

Created2008-05-30
Revision1
Glyph count62
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classScripts
WeightMedium (normal)
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureItalic
PitchNot monospaced