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Re: On rationalization, flex nibs, and modern serifs
“Rationalization” sounds very intellectual, but neoclassicism was an aesthetic style as much as anything—witness architect John Nash’s predilection for stucco, covering the the bricks and blocks of c…3 -
Re: Type design critiques should cost some money
It doesn’t seem right and proper that a contributor to this forum, becoming disaffected with the course of events, can, under the guise of “Account Deleted” unilaterally remove the content of all the…8 -
Re: Type design critiques should cost some money
Sorry to see James’ departure. I’ve always valued his posts. *** I try to avoid critiquing typeface designs, not because of any parsimony on my part, but because I consider it impertinent to randomly…5 -
Re: Not another friendly geometric sans! 😬
What purpose does reinventing the wheel serve? Look at the criticisms and do the opposite of the recommendations. “What the public criticizes in you, cultivate. It is you.” —Jean Cocteau2 -
Re: Macintosh OS 11 Big Sur: system typeface desaster and related issues
Andreas is correct. Using a Helvetica clone as one’s corporate face is about as far removed from “Think Different” as possible. But a lot of corporations that start out as an edgy brand—a good way to…1
