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Re: Should I include small caps etc. in an authentic italic font revival?
In my experience, most users are not attracted to such historical veracity. If they select a text with roman small caps and convert them to italic, they want italic small caps, not an explanation abo…7 -
Re: Condensed Light vs. Light Condensed
I think the main difference comes with numerous families like Acumin and its 90 styles: five widths and nine weights, all with italics.It would be complicated for the user to manage the 90 styles int…2 -
Re: Gutenberg Biographie Recommendation. L. J. Coster Recommendation.
I have not read him, but I am informed that one of the main defenders of Coster was Hessels: https://www.amazon.com/Haarlem-Birth-Place-Printing-Classic-Reprint/dp/1331964687 And there is this other …5 -
Re: Any Good Book Recommendations on Type Design?
As you say you are a visual learner, try Cheng’s book. Lots of examples and comparisons. I learned many things there. If possible, go for the second edition (white cover), but the first one is very g…3 -
Re: What do you think about Fontself as of today in 2023?
Hi. I am a Glyphs user approximately since 2016 but one year ago, when I was looking for a type design software for my Domestika course (sorry for the self-promotion!), I decided to use Fontself beca…4
