Trade Gothic Specimen Book

This specimen book explores the Trade Gothic font through the visual and narrative language of the film Sinners. Drawing from the film’s color palette, imagery, and dialogue, the book recontextualizes the typeface within a cinematic and emotional framework.

The design emphasizes Trade Gothic’s raw, utilitarian character by pairing it with themes of tension, spirituality, and identity found in the film. Quotes and vocabulary sourced from Sinners act as both content and structure, allowing typography to carry narrative weight.