Hand Painted Lettering

Created for Joby Carter's second book, All the Fonts of the Fair, these limited-edition alphabet letters were hand painted using traditional signwriting techniques and fairground inspired styles. Each one is a genuine piece of craftsmanship, showcasing the flamboyant lettering styles found at British fairgrounds through the decades. Only one of each letter was created making them highly sought after pieces.  

Ideal for display in a home, office or workshop, these letters make a striking talking point on their own or as part of a growing collection, and a wonderful gift for anyone who loves typography, lettering or fairground art. 

  • Joby Carter Hand painted letter - Bonnetside Joby Carter hand painted letter Bonnet Side, pictured next to a vintage vehicle
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    Bonnet Side Alphabet
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  • Joby Carter hand painted letters Fairground nouveau F Joby Carter hand painted letters Fairground nouveau A
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    Fairground Nouveau Alphabet
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  • Fresh off the brush

    Handpainted signs by Joby

    New designs added regularly

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  • Joby Carter hand painted lettering in style of Hope Example of handpainted lettering next to the original at Carters Steam Fair
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    Hope Alphabet
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  • Joby Carter hand painted letters New ship A Joby Carter NewShip alphabet from All the Fonts of the Fair
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    New Ship Alphabet
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  • Joby Carter hand painted letters Speedway D Joby Carter hand painted letters Speedway Q
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    Speedway Alphabet
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  • Joby Carter hand painted letters All Sorts G Joby Carter hand painted letters All Sorts A
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    Allsorts Alphabet
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  • Joby Carter hand painted letters Old Carters Y Joby Carter hand painted letters Old Carters C
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    Old Carters Alphabet
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  • Joby Carter hand painted letters howellphabet H Joby Carter hand painted letters howellphabet X
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    Howellphabet Alphabet
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  • The book where it began

    All the fonts of the fair

    Featuring 26 fairground inspired alphabets

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  • Joby Carter hand painted letter A from Waltzer in All the fonts of the fair signwriting book Joby Carter hand painted letters from Waltzer in All the fonts of the fair signwriting book
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    Waltzer Alphabet
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  • Fairground art Joby Carter hand painted alphabet letter next to Lightning skid ride
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    Fowlephabet Alphabet
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  • Joby Carter hand painted letters Dodegm Deco E Joby Carter hand painted letters Dodegm Deco H
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    Dodgem Deco Alphabet
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  • Joby Carter hand painted letters Toffee apple V Joby Carter hand painted letters Toffee apple X
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    Toffee Apple Alphabet
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  • Joby Carter hand painted letters Hoopla V Joby Carter hand painted letters Hoopla Q
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    Hoopla Alphabet
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  • Joby Carter hand painted letters Diamonds and pearls O Joby Carter hand painted letters Diamonds and pearls N
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    Diamonds & Pearls Alphabet
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  • Joby Carter hand painted letters Pyjama A Joby Carter hand painted letters in the style of Edwin Hall from All the fonts of the fair
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    Pyjama Alphabet
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  • Joby Carter hand painted letters Shooting Saloon A Shooting Saloon Alphabet
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    Shooting Saloon Alphabet
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  • Joby Carter hand painted letters TallShip Q Joby Carter hand painted letters TallShip
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    Tallship Alphabet
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  • Joby Carter hand painted letters Token X Joby Carter hand painted letters Token Q
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    Token Alphabet
    £48.00
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