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Ascension Serif

An interview with the man behind the most beautiful books.

Robert Rackley
Robert Rackley
Ascension Serif
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My pen pal Adam thought I would enjoy this video and he was right. The short combines my love of fonts and of prayer books.

The new typeface, Ascension Serif, is used with an upcoming version of The Liturgy of the Hours. The video emphasizes the pursuit of beauty in conveying the Christian message and providing inspiration.

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Robert Rackley

Robert Rackley

Mere Christian, aspiring minimalist, inveterate notetaker, budget audiophile and paper airplane mechanic. Self-publishing since 1994. Fan of the open web.

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