Just to add something else to
In reply to Helonia VS Helvetica - Curious dearth of information: Just to add something else to the conversation, and speaking about aesthetics in general, I am not sure it is possible to defend an...
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In reply to Identify a font: Anyone can help me, I need names of these fonts... http://i39.tinypic.com/npgnk4.jpg http://i39.tinypic.com/adge94.jpg Thnxx
View ArticleThe question of the simpler
In reply to Typography for first reader books: The question of the simpler versus more complicated forms for a and g is a complicated one that I have spent some serious time on. In short: - teachers...
View ArticleMaybe you're thinking of
In reply to Information about "Triplex Serif" font: Maybe you're thinking of Today Sans? http://new.myfonts.com/fonts/efscangraphic/today-sans-sb/ One of the (many) things I love about Triplex is that...
View ArticleIt is a great book, one of
In reply to American specimen book of type styles by American Type Founders Company: It is a great book, one of the two super-fabulous ATF specimen books (along with the 1923 edition).
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In reply to Design bookstores across the USA: Nothing can replace the late, great Untitled on Prince Street in NYC. The last I heard of Bevan Davies, its sainted owner, he was trying his hand at...
View ArticleNeither looks familiar to me,
In reply to identify fonts please help...: Neither looks familiar to me, but why not try the Type ID Board here? They specialise in this.
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Here's a go at the caps that
In reply to Millennial Oldstyle: crit welcome: Here's a go at the caps that will have simplified forms for all-caps settings, which are now used to create the small caps:
View ArticlePlenty of helvetes around so
In reply to Helonia VS Helvetica - Curious dearth of information: Plenty of helvetes around so no need for five-finger discounts. Bitstream's Swiss 721 is enough of one for me (doesn't harm that "Death...
View ArticleIIRC that was because Licko
In reply to Information about "Triplex Serif" font: IIRC that was because Licko was having trouble making a convincing italic for it. Downer's is indeed inspiring (and it features probably my all-time...
View Article807 kern pairs! Astonishing!
In reply to "Magnel" now FREE for Typophiles: 807 kern pairs! Astonishing!
View ArticleI am detecting a trend in my
In reply to Helonia VS Helvetica - Curious dearth of information: I am detecting a trend in my hunting. Fonts that are not cheap to buy (like Helvetica and Swiss 721) are offered in many weights and...
View ArticleAll right, so I was going to
In reply to Helonia VS Helvetica - Curious dearth of information: All right, so I was going to keep my opinions to myself and just try to answer your basic questions, but where's the fun in that? You...
View ArticleHmm, that's not how I learned
In reply to Script Logo for clothing brand: Hmm, that's not how I learned to make a cursive /f/.
View Article"In any event, I have an open
In reply to Helonia VS Helvetica - Curious dearth of information: "In any event, I have an open mind, and I am curious to know if you have any recommendations for a sans serif font to adopt for body...
View ArticleInteresting post Joshua, and
In reply to Helonia VS Helvetica - Curious dearth of information: Interesting post Joshua, and I find merit to many of your points, so I am glad you elaborated. Mind you, the differences between...
View ArticleI will investigate scala.
In reply to Helonia VS Helvetica - Curious dearth of information: I will investigate scala.
View Articlenice topic but this time i
In reply to Facebook Logo Font: nice topic but this time i can`t talk on this topic. i love you quotes
View ArticleJohn*, you make some valid
In reply to Helonia VS Helvetica - Curious dearth of information: John*, you make some valid points, and defend them eloquently; there is no shortage of cases of people unduly shunning something simply...
View ArticleWell, Mrs Eaves has like
In reply to "Magnel" now FREE for Typophiles: Well, Mrs Eaves has like 30-something, and it's made tons of money. :-/ hhp
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