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Re: What is the proper name to each Weight? What's for CSS 550?
You might consider factoring lower case stem width into your cap-centric formula. Tyces with a small x-height, such as Futura, Avenir and Bernhard Modern, have relatively narrow PSTs in their assigne…1 -
Re: Looking for good scan of Austin Specimen
Paper was made from recycled fabric. The Rag and Bone men and women who collected it were paid according to the quality of their merch, which varied considerably. Paper manufacturers, although they p…1 -
Re: Looking for Beautiful Examples of Popular Fonts in Use. Any Recommendations?
Even for well-established fonts, you will only find faux usage at online distributors. The reason is that they require formal written permission, which is generally too much of a hassle.1 -
Re: Looking for references of very heavy serifs with diagonal stress
Almost all high contrast types with diagonal stress in the lower case chicken out of following through in the caps, by making the stress orthogonal. The treatment of C is critical. Do you put a serif…3 -
Re: What is the proper name to give to each Weight? — TyMS WEIGHTS (#TW) THESIS.
There is one absolute weight quality that is determined by the type-designer/font, not the typographer/layout application. It is the weight at which vertical stem width equals stem-to-stem distance. …2
