Hand Painted with a Dash of Local Flavor

I'm an annual Maryland Renaissance Festival attendee. Always, ALWAYS there are amazing, hand-painted signs advertising the crafts and shops. All the type is unique and creative and, naturally, reminiscent of the fantastic, medieval period. This sign advertises bronze works. It's hand-painted and I love the elongated, sweeping serifs.** Would they even be considered serifs since they are so embellished? I'll have to research the anatomy of Old English  inspired texts!

Okay, so this font has definite serifs happening! With a bit of the local flavor of the Renaissance Festival. The candied almonds (and other assorted nuts) are a specialty and something I know I have to have every time I go. The scent of the sweet nuts (hah) wafts throughout the festival. Delicious, delicious nuts.

**Additional comment (9/21/11) These painted letters are actually more reminiscent of the more freely formed 8th Century Unicals-they have similarly sweeping acenders and desenders. So, no, I would not call them serifs now that I know these fun facts!