The 2020 typographic calendar is the most beautiful thing you will see all day

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The start of a new year and a decade can only mean one thing. Yes, it’s time for new stationery – hooray! If you haven’t yet managed to find a 2020 calendar you like, you’ve come to the right place. When it comes to calendars, they don’t get any better than this awesome typographic design.

Mr Cup Creative Manifesto Typographic Calendar is the brainchild of Fabian Barral aka Mr Cup. Available in two editions (standard and deluxe), this calendar design is a beauty. The deluxe version is fully hot oil printed on dark papers, and the standard has a hot oil printed cover, with each month’s design typography printed on light papers.

There’s something so appealing about the tactile nature of typography. The design is gorgeous, but more than anything, we just want to get our hands on it. (If you’re not so bothered with physical calendars, check out our best calendar apps.)

For this collaborative effort, Barral enlisted 11 graphic designers and typographers to create unique artwork for each calendar month. An annual project, this year’s edition features exclusive creations from Scotty Russell, Srdjan Vidakovic, Nikki Mihalik, Viktor Baltus, Cody Petts, Jason Carne, Reno Orange, Salih Kucukaga, Jef Millotte, Kelsy Stromski and Benjamin Charles.

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January's inspirational design by letter artist Scotty Russell

January’s inspirational design by letter artist Scotty Russell (Image credit: Mr Cup)
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Motivational words from Refinery 43 Manager, Kelly Stromski

Motivational words from Refinery 43 Manager, Kelly Stromski (Image credit: Mr Cup)
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A beautiful reminder of designer Srdjan Vidakovic

A beautiful reminder of designer Srdjan Vidakovic (Image credit: Mr Cup)
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April's floral offering comes from designer Nikki Mihalik

April’s floral offering comes from designer Nikki Mihalik (Image credit: Mr Cup)
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A standout design for May from creative director Benjamin Charles

A standout design for May from creative director Benjamin Charles (Image credit: Mr Cup)
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Time is running out, says designer Cody Petts

Time is running out, says designer Cody Petts (Image credit: Mr Cup)
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Lettering artist Jason Carne reminds us all that normality is overrated.

Lettering artist Jason Carne reminds us all that normality is overrated. (Image credit: Mr Cup)
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The magnificent golden print of the designer Reno Orange

The magnificent golden print of the designer Reno Orange (Image credit: Mr Cup)
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Acknowledge how amazing you are, and this print is by designer Salih Kucukaga

Acknowledge how amazing you are, and this print is by designer Salih Kucukaga (Image credit: Mr Cup)
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The impressive October of designer Jef Millotte

The impressive October of designer Jef Millotte (Image credit: Mr Cup)
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Lettering artist and illustrator Viktor Baltus with penultimate design

Lettering artist and illustrator Viktor Baltus with penultimate design (Image credit: Mr Cup)
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Fabian Barral alias Mr Cup ends the year in style

Fabian Barral alias Mr Cup ends the year in style (Image credit: Mr Cup)

If that’s the motivation you’re looking for in 2020, hanging it on your wall is sure to help. The combination of quality craftsmanship and printed words of wisdom is guaranteed to inspire you all year round.

You can purchase both editions of the Typographic Calendar via the Mr Cut online shop.

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