Lettering and typography terminology
I sparked an interesting discussion on Twitter today. I think this might be a better suited forum to discuss the topic. In short: I think the essence of “typography” is the dynamic system – that parts...
View ArticleMatthew Carter's definition of 'revival'
Hi there,Carter's definition of typographic revival ('A revival is a typeface created in a previous technology and reinterpreted for modern contemporary requirements') is frequently quoted. My question...
View ArticleFontArk
HiDid anyone here try Fontark?I'm involved in the development of it and would like to hear (and share) some opinions, it is still in early stage but already capable of some wonders. We represent a...
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A Mysterious Symbol or Logo or Something - Any clues as to what it might...
I was in an urgent care clinic yesterday and I was trying to figure out what on earth the symbol to the left of the lettering might mean. The woman who handled the patient intake saw me take the photo...
View ArticleAlphabettes’ Favorite Typefaces of ’15
1915, that is: http://www.alphabettes.org/category/typefaces/favourites-of-1915/This was ridiculously fun to do, and I must say I learned so much, too. Go and have a look — and let us know what *your*...
View ArticleWho designed Prestige Elite?
Who designed IBM’s Prestige Elite? Linotype.com and Bitstream say Clayton Smith. Adobe and URW say Howard Kettler. Linotype at MyFonts says both. Unfortunately, all other online sources, including...
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Seb Lester's doodles, calligraphy or lettering?
I am curious about your opinion on this. It is very common to see blog posts and interview answers defining lettering and calligraphy. At first they seem very different concepts, but there is such a...
View ArticleSpacing issues
Looking for a second opinion with kerning/tracking/etc on this one, link to image. Does each word look centered to the banner? I'm trying to match the space around the words to be uniform for both of...
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Best practice to build a ligature?
Create a ligature glyphLivoryTwo or more glyphs combined into oneFF Super Grotesk
View ArticleHinting help for a major type design project. (hinting genius needed)
Hi Guys, hope you can help me, Im looking for freelancer type designer / hinting specialist to help me to hint a custom font. The font has to work in all screens (sizes / devices) etc. If you are...
View ArticleFont testing page with Windows 10 and Virtual Box
I am unable to drag-and-drop fonts to Pablo Impallari’s font testing page when running a Windows 10 VM under virtual box. Does anybody know what causes this and how to fix it?
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TYPO Labs 2016 Berlin, May 10-11
This year, the annual highlight of European graphic design conferences, TYPO Berlin, gets a very special prelude for type designers and font makers: TYPO Labs. If you’d like to know more about complex...
View ArticleATypI 2016 Warsaw Call for Presentations Open Through March 31
ATypI invites submissions of presentations, demonstrations, and workshops for our upcoming conference in Warsaw, Poland, September 13–17, 2016. Submissions will be accepted until March 31,...
View ArticleFrom Fontlab to Robofont
Hi guys, hope you all are great, healthy and well.... I am looking for a simple way to open my font lab files into Robofont in a simple way...From the robofont site "The easiest way to export UFOs from...
View ArticleOutsource hinting help
HI all, firstly I wish you guys a great weekend,So, .... I might getting a good type project and I need help to outsource the hinting part of the job,do you guys have any lead, technicians or a company...
View ArticleContextual kerning support
I'm working on a type family using proportional figures as the default. Adjusting the kerning pairs for some figures causes spacing problems when those pairs are followed or preceded by certain other...
View ArticleNirosta, a display face
Hello,I'm a designer learning type design right now, and I'd love some critique on my first typeface, an art deco-looking display face called Nirosta. I can sense that there's plenty wrong with it, but...
View ArticleInteresting piece of letterform history
http://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-bankrupt-irishman-who-created-the-dollar-sign-by-accident?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=atlas-page
View ArticleUptown Sans Critique
Hello! I'd like some feedback on this typeface. It's a unicase display sans serif which I'm intending for digital use.This typeface likes to get a little weird. It's inspired by the works of Eric...
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