The original inspiration comes from the letters found on the Albert S. Samuels Clock on 856 Market Street in San Francisco, which Diana digitized in a speed-design session while visiting the Bay Area in 2017. Since then, the design has grown and seem multiple updates via Future Fonts. In 2022 it was completed as multi-width family with an extended character set.

Silverspoon is a typeface that performs well at medium sizes. Its flared serifs, tight spacing, and compact vertical proportions make it look very stable. The user has the option to turn on slightly more curly alternates, which break the blockiness of the text setting, adding a touch of panache for those who need it. The italics are more curly, and flamboyant by desigd, performing well to add a touch of sparkle to any design.

Silverspoon Condensed is a space-saving version its older cousin, which can be used for headlines and is expecially attractive for setting large quotes and logos on packages.