Document Journal No. 22, “Return to the Real”

Published March 12, 2026
Contributed by Tim Ripper


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Title in Seance Graphic; text in Nicola






Document Journal’s Spring/Summer 2023 issue, “Return to the Real”, employs three Commercial Type releases: Nicola as the primary typeface, Seance for section and feature titles, and a cameo appearance of Styrene B for page numbers.

Both styles of Seance are featured; Seance Graphic introduces the numbered chapters and appears (alongside Nicola Display) in article titles in the back portion of the magazine, while Seance Ornate is used for opening spreads in the main feature well. Most of the display type is printed in metallic silver ink to further contrast with the text and captions.




Photo: Tim Ripper. Document Journal. License: All Rights Reserved.

Title in Seance Graphic; text in Nicola. Metallic silver ink is used for display type throughout the issue.




Photo: Tim Ripper. Document Journal. License: All Rights Reserved.

Title in Seance Ornate; text in Nicola




Photo: Tim Ripper. Document Journal. License: All Rights Reserved.

Title in Seance Ornate; text in Nicola




Photo: Tim Ripper. Document Journal. License: All Rights Reserved.

Title in Nicola Display and Seance Graphic; text in Nicola




Photo: Tim Ripper. Document Journal. License: All Rights Reserved.

Title in Nicola Display and Seance Graphic; text in Nicola



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