Temple of Heaven Gunpowder Tea — a deep-green box adorned with gold ornamentation and trilingual scripts, containing tightly rolled Zhejiang green tea with its signature smoky character.
Princess Sally Rice — aromatic, medium-long grain rice derived from Indica rice, similar to Basmati, produced in Kamogawa City, Chiba Prefecture, Japan.
Nissin Mini Cup Noodle — the world’s first cup-type instant noodles from Japan, first released in 1971. The cumulative amount of servings sold worldwide has exceeded 50 billion.
Ambika Appalam Papad — crisp South Indian lentil wafers packed in their signature round blue-and-red wrapper, featuring a vibrant goddess illustration that’s instantly recognizable in Indian kitchens.
💚☘️ Happy St Patrick’s Day — Cocalero Clásico — South American herbal spirit crafted with a blend of 17 botanicals, including coca leaf, juniper, guarana, and ginseng.
Grateful to The Daily Heller for featuring Typographic Objects this week.
What started with a suitcase of curious typographic packaging has grown into a living museum of everyday letterforms from around the world.
Thank you, Steve Heller, for the generous spotlight.
I’d love to connect with researchers, writers, and curators who are interested in exploring typographic artifacts and cultural storytelling together. Reach out if that’s you.
“It’s the Key” Tamagawa Sake — Japanese pure rice sake (Junmai Ginjo) from the Tamagawa Brewing Company in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. Its light, gently sweet, and tangy flavor profile with fruity aromas with low alcohol content is designed to be “the key” to unlocking sake appreciation.
Kyknos — Greece’s oldest canning brand, founded in 1915. A modern take on its iconic red tin design, this triangular pack carries the same bold typography and swan emblem that defined a century of Greek kitchens.
AAA Balloon — colorful retro tubes filled with gel you squeeze onto a tiny yellow pipe to blow your own balloon. A nostalgic toy remembered for its bright packaging, sharp scent, and playful childhood competitions.
Porthos Sardines — canned sardines from portugal, packed in sauces or olive oil and known for their bold musketeer packaging. rich in omega-3 and protein.
RM Cap Mangga Paper Sigaret — smooth, unlined rolling paper with subtle sweetness. packed in a mango-illustrated wrapper with at least 45 sheets inside.
Temple of Heaven Gunpowder Tea — a deep-green box adorned with gold ornamentation and trilingual scripts, containing tightly rolled Zhejiang green tea with its signature smoky character.
Princess Sally Rice — aromatic, medium-long grain rice derived from Indica rice, similar to Basmati, produced in Kamogawa City, Chiba Prefecture, Japan.
Nissin Mini Cup Noodle — the world’s first cup-type instant noodles from Japan, first released in 1971. The cumulative amount of servings sold worldwide has exceeded 50 billion.
Ambika Appalam Papad — crisp South Indian lentil wafers packed in their signature round blue-and-red wrapper, featuring a vibrant goddess illustration that’s instantly recognizable in Indian kitchens.
💚☘️ Happy St Patrick’s Day — Cocalero Clásico — South American herbal spirit crafted with a blend of 17 botanicals, including coca leaf, juniper, guarana, and ginseng.
Grateful to The Daily Heller for featuring Typographic Objects this week.
What started with a suitcase of curious typographic packaging has grown into a living museum of everyday letterforms from around the world.
Thank you, Steve Heller, for the generous spotlight.
I’d love to connect with researchers, writers, and curators who are interested in exploring typographic artifacts and cultural storytelling together. Reach out if that’s you.
“It’s the Key” Tamagawa Sake — Japanese pure rice sake (Junmai Ginjo) from the Tamagawa Brewing Company in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. Its light, gently sweet, and tangy flavor profile with fruity aromas with low alcohol content is designed to be “the key” to unlocking sake appreciation.
Kyknos — Greece’s oldest canning brand, founded in 1915. A modern take on its iconic red tin design, this triangular pack carries the same bold typography and swan emblem that defined a century of Greek kitchens.
AAA Balloon — colorful retro tubes filled with gel you squeeze onto a tiny yellow pipe to blow your own balloon. A nostalgic toy remembered for its bright packaging, sharp scent, and playful childhood competitions.
Porthos Sardines — canned sardines from portugal, packed in sauces or olive oil and known for their bold musketeer packaging. rich in omega-3 and protein.
RM Cap Mangga Paper Sigaret — smooth, unlined rolling paper with subtle sweetness. packed in a mango-illustrated wrapper with at least 45 sheets inside.
