Thanks Josh! The Nº combination originates with scribal abbreviation. The first letter of the word is followed by the last letter superscripted (Latin: “numero”), which allows for quick and compact c… (View Post)
Just some relevant notes: • Shady Characters wrote about the octothorpe: https://shadycharacters.co.uk/2011/05/the-octothorpe-part-1-of-2/ • The only reason ‘№’ is a character on its own is the lack … (View Post)
It is my understanding that the “aura” in Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction refers to the contextualisation (associations, references, fetishisation, &c) that allows one particular work [… (View Post)
But back on track: I like your off kilter caps, but to make them truly wrong you’ll need to know what is perceived as correct – i.e. break the rule consistently. Since a typeface is a tool for presen… (View Post)