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Re: Variable Fonts and Graphic Design
On the other hand, if one is to keep other variable parameters constant, while varying “greyscale density” at consistent typeface weight, character count, etc., then that would be a “grading” axis. G…1 -
Re: The M formula...
I’m not sure how much WAD’s theory has influenced me, but I have made the smaller optical sizes of typefaces more angular and chunky than the display cuts, as in Pratt Nova, above. (Put you smartphon…2 -
Re: Variable Fonts and Graphic Design
Hi Ana, I would draw your attention to Carl Crossgrove’s brilliant Reliq, which contains an “agitation” axis. It was one of a number of “variable” designs developed for Multiple Master technology, be…3 -
Re: En dash = width of n?
“What I'm referring to aren't just matters of some ancient world of print, but are as much a part of literary and business communications as ever before.” I’m afraid you’re mistaken. Just l…3 -
Re: Question: Why are foot serifs cupped?
I tried a convex serif effect in Paradigm, but on a practical matter, overshoot in the capitals was problematic. Note “HO”—the convexity counteracts overshoot, and yet realistically in this “paradigm…2
