#27thletters

[lanreobey]

This planet is certainly bigger than what we’ve been taught. 🤷‍♂️ #innerearth . . . . . . #admiralbyrd #27thletters #27thletterspodcast #wearenotalone https://www.instagram.com/p/CqaIUKZOAlt/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[2022-504-aureliadebae]

Changes to my 27th letter

I reviewed my 27th letter and the approach I took to it was good, but I didn't like the final design components of the letter. I have decided to change it to something that played with the unique design elements of the Barlow font. As it is a clean, rounded font, not many letters have variations from other typefaces, but I did find the letter Q unique and I wanted to play with this further. I noticed that the letter Q has a different descender than other designed Q's, it looks like it has an i within it. I thought this could be an interesting concept to play with, so I created some sketches then produced a digital copy.

These images above are my final changes to my 27th letter. I have included the original form of the Q, so that you can visually observe the difference between the designs. With the upper case Q, you can see that I have extended the descender and brought it higher so it extends the x-height. I wanted it to reflect an uppercase I within the Q and that is why I have extended it further than the x-height. In the lowercase q, I removed the shoulder on the top of the q, to make it open and seem as if it is u. I created two different designs for the lowercase, as you can see one has i incorporated within the middle, same as the uppercase and the other has i included on the left side of the q's bowl. I found that the two designs which are similar are stronger to use for my final 27th letter as they have the similar feature of the i intruding through the middle of the q.

I then began thinking about how I was going to name this letter, how it would sound and where it would sit within the alphabet. I wanted to keep the similar sounds of Q within my letter, which helped me to come up with the idea of Qu- ee. The ee sound is also similar to the sound of an I, which I found was a great way to tie the two together. For thinking of a name for this letter, I tried to produce one from the sound that the letter makes. This came to me quite naturally and decided to name my letter Qui.

I prefer this design a lot more than my first attempt at creating our 27th letter. I think this design aligns with Barlow's aesthetic compared to my previous designed letter, which felt more out of place in the sense it seemed like a transition between the two letters.

I have designed my spread for my 27th letter, which is shown below. I like how simple this page is and the aesthetic I am trying to continue throughout my whole type book. I believe that designing in a clean and concise way, it is easier for the viewer to focus on the important elements that are on the page.

[lanreobey]

45 Lessons at 45 1. Be Fluidity/ridge - it’s a balancing act of this life. . . . . . #4lessonsat45 #27thletters #27thletterspodcast #readytohugorwar https://www.instagram.com/p/CpRtl0uuiUX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[lanreobey]

In the killing field. Only thing that matters is...kill or be killed. . . . With that being said, trouble no one but be ready to bury anyone who violates.🥰☠️ . . . . #muammargaddafi #muur #moor #moorishscience #27thletters #27thletterspodcast #killorbekilled https://www.instagram.com/p/Cox-LUbpKCS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[lanreobey]

1999 vibes...you had to be there. . . . When I see this phone and think about who, where and when of it all...it’s bittersweet.☺️😩 . . . Half or more of the circle I “chirped” with are gone.🌹 . . . . #nexteli1000 #memories #27thletters #27thletterspodcast #riplogictaina https://www.instagram.com/p/Coqb2aOsQE5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[lanreobey]

I grew up in a home where we only hugged on new year’s. #lame 😩 . . . The home I dwell in now has to be filled with lots of hugs and these hugs can come in the form of little notes stuck in the children’s lunch bag.❤️ . . . My family is my #valentines with no apologies...religiously.☺️💝 . . . If you try this with anyone especially the children, the note will be the first thing they will mention to you next time they see you....I guaranteeeee(southern accent) 🌹 . . . . . . #hardboiled #notsomuchanymore #27thletters #27thletterspodcast #lunchnotes #family https://www.instagram.com/p/CoqW-UvM2as/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[lanreobey]

Solo sobreviví gracias a la madre naturaleza. Si fuera por la humanidad, me habría ido. . . . . . . . #bedofroses #27thletters #27thletterspodcast #nature https://www.instagram.com/p/CokkQBZpsvW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[lanreobey]

Para ser libre en última instancia, debes sentirte cómodo con la "muerte". . . . . . . #whatitmeanstobefree #1206studio #peacefulwarrior #27thletters #27thletterspodcast #moor #canaanlandmoors https://www.instagram.com/p/CoiL0JEJZJ4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[lanreobey]

I don’t like going to the gym anymore...especially after they kicked us out the place over the poison they pumpin up peoples arms. . . . All I need now is a foldable bench☺️ . . . The children are going to really like this. 🏋️‍♀️ . . . #homegym #workout #roaringlion #sculpture #27thletters #27thletterspodcast #27thlettersfitness #dumbbells (at Home Gym) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoXp8IiOZDv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[lanreobey]

This morning while dropping my youngest daughter(Malisha) off at deycare, I was asked if I wanted to come back to sing and read to the children☺️. I immediately said yes. . . . Looking back to those years in prison where I participated in a monthly bedtime story program that recorded you reading a book that was sent home to your child. I did this along with writing my oldest daughter(Tatiana) those #27thletters . . . . So on this dey being asked to read to these children meant so much to me🙏. . . . One dey am hoping to upload those recordings of me reading to my oldest daughter...just gotta find them.😩 . . . On a side note, any time I put my daughter to bed. I gotta read a minimum of three books to her...I really don’t mind at all. 🥰 . . . . #fullcircle #dadgang #redemption #drums #reading #27thletters #27thlettersbedtimestories #27thletterspodcast (at Reading Rainbow) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoV2vZdMVki/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[lanreobey]

It’s what they call....”politics.”🤷‍♂️ . . . . . . #jfk #defenceoveroffence #calmasalambbutstrikelikeaserpent #politicstheycallit #knowyourself #1206life #27thletters #27thletterspodcast https://www.instagram.com/p/CnpV7n4pMts/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[lanreobey]

A person who makes 20$/hr can easily live a better life than someone who makes double that if they overstand the tweet. . . . Making more money(fiat) seems to mean a “better” life....it’s a fools gold. Don’t fall for it. . . . Learn to do more with less and don’t just be a consumer but rather a connoisseur of assets not liabilities. . . . Earn more by spending less👁 . . . #financialliteracy #ratrace #keepingupwiththejoneses #dontplayyourself #27thletters #27thletterspodcast https://www.instagram.com/p/CnYGWuCMFSF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[lanreobey]

Imagine it had to take the stand🤣🤣🤣🤣..most of y’all mf gonna plead the 5th🤣🤣🤣🤣 . . . . . . #chaos #amofthis #conflictofinterest #27thletters #27thletterspodcast https://www.instagram.com/p/CnT5t70OLsF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[lanreobey]

On the way to get an oil change for the conveyance todey and I took this picture cuz it reminded me of a story. In year 2000, I was working as a prep manager at a restaurant called Casey’s. It was located at Lebovic and Eglinton, very close to the Scarborugh courthouse. I worked at the restaurant with a guy called Drexler. One dey as Drexler was on his break behind the restaurant. He noticed a guy stashing something in the bushes, the guy did not see Drexler observing him. The guy then went into the courthouse. Drexler naturally got up to go check the bushes and to his surprise. There in the bushes was a pistol. You see since the guy had to go in the courthouse and he was obviously on foot(no car). This bush was his best option to hide his life preserver(gun) cuz he couldn’t bring it in the courthouse cuz you had to go thru a metal detector to enter it. Drexler of course took the pistol and later told me what had happened🤯. I could only imagine what went thru the guy’s mind when he came out and didn’t find his pistol😩…am thinking…better losing it that way than the cops finding it on him and locking him up. But then again what if the guy had major static/beef and then his enemy gets the drop on him naked(no weapon)🤬☠️….mosh up life either way. 🤷‍♂️ . . . Moral of the story, live clean so you don’t have to go to court and have to walk everywhere with a weapon. ☺️💯 . . . . . #getagriponlife #27thletters #27thletterspodcast https://www.instagram.com/p/CUVNewClrtO/?utm_medium=tumblr

[lanreobey]

A few years ago da God @knickelz linked me and asked if I can help out another lifer out with some things he’s wants done, with no hesitation I obliged. ☺️That’s how I came in contact with @dreblaresmusic who had ambition of getting his music and story heard out here. I could tell you about the laundry list of challenges we faced trying to execute his vision. One dey out the blue he gets transferred to another prison which stalled our efforts but he remained resilient despite the setback. He kept writing and recording even got Dreyden’s Lyrics registered. He got in contact with various international artists he wanted to work with. Up to date, he has over 200 songs produced. A handful has been released with some videos on @youtube . There’s so much moor work to be done but he’s definitely up for the challenge and his efforts has personally inspired me🙏. He recently got interview for an article by Toronto Caribbean about his journey thus far. You can find the link in his bio for the interview. Get familiar with @dreblaresmusic and his message, you too might get inspired. Am very proud of his evolution. ❤️💯 . . . On a side note, can talk about Dre without giving a salute to Ziya Brown of @think2wiceintl who is herself a catalyst for the change you see in the lifers in prison. Your efforts is appreciated Goddess 🥰🔥 . . . . “Be the change you want to see in the world.” . . . . #dreydenslyrics #dreblaresmusic #freedomisamust #lyfemanagementgroup #1206studio #prisonlife #writer #musicproducer #reggaemusic #think2wice #27thletters #27thletterspodcast #onelove https://www.instagram.com/p/CT_GBF1s5cP/?utm_medium=tumblr

[lanreobey]

One of da Godz I was in the pen with...he’s a gem 💎.....member you heard it from here.⭐️💯 . . . #Repost @city_soul_416 with @get_repost ・・・ Banger on its way with @audiobutter once again. Hit after hit!!🔥🔥🔥🔥💥💥💥💥 #torontomusic #rapper #singersongwriter #hiphop #trapmusic #newmusic #bangeralert #fire #27thletters https://www.instagram.com/p/BwlDC3TAHHj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=lgrpem8pvv36