If I was to make a neutral typeface, I'd start by testing out rudimentary shapes, like bowls, stroke contrast, weight distribution etc and then assess see how these shapes interact with each other. A… (View Post)
Drawing Black and Thin masters requires a different set if of skills. You can't hide weight issues in Thin and curves have to be very well balanced, while Black is all about wizardry and maintaining … (View Post)
The first thing I'd ask myself if I was to considering becoming a type designer is., 'does the job fit my temperament' or more specifically, ' can I work as a type designer and be satisfied with all… (View Post)
Refer to Thomas’ comment above about overlaps. Attempting to define what is standard practice for ALL fonts isn’t really possible. Plus type designers have different methods, and fonts can require di… (View Post)
lots to unpack here: Firstly, flattening glyphs BEFORE export can result in outlines not interpolating correctly across your masters (let's say a thin and extra bold) , as it's often necessary to hid… (View Post)