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This text was seen on 2 different graphics on the following website. (Scroll down to see images):

https://allthatsinteresting.com/tamam-shud-somerton-man

https://allthatsinteresting.com/isdal-woman
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Farnham, based on 18th-century type by German-born Dutchman Johann Fleischmann.

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Well done, Stewf!

Strangely, the right side of the uppercase "U" looks narrower than the left in the Font Bureau link than in the sample I posted. Perhaps it's been modified slightly (?).

Looking forward to reading about it. Wonder if it's well-thought of or has been disparaged by the critics.

Thank you so much for solving the mystery!
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Seems likely modified so the H and U match width for the logo. 

Farnham is well regarded. It was selected as a Typographica Favorite, and it is the most commonly used of the many Fleischman revivals.

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Good observation about altering the U to match the H. Very helpful!

Interesting knowing that Farnham is both well-regarded and commonly used. I found the "Posthumous Reputation" portion of the Wikipedia page on Fleischman enlightening, as it  sums up some of my ambivalence about Farnham. In the end tho', I find I'm won over by it.

Thanks so much for your response. It's great to have your thoughts!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joan_Micha%C3%ABl_Fleischman
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