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Re: Why ascender can't use interline gap, but diacritics can?
Relevant to the discussion, as I similarly wondered about vertical metrics in regards to non-swashed Latin characters without diacritics: it has been very helpful in grasping this conceptually by exa…2 -
1917 Book of Letters: fun examples of Greek Type Design
I inherited this book some years ago when my grandfather passed away, it is titled Πληρες Αγγλο-Ελληνικον Επιστολαριον [Complete Anglo-Greek Letter Book], subtitled with the contents of Εμπορικας, Οι…5 -
Re: Reviving Type
I finished reading it a few days ago, and as one who is in the middle doing a revival (my first) as well I attest to its helpfulness. Aside from seeing differences and similarities among our approach…1 -
Re: The middle spur of the minuscule “l” in French type designs, historically up to today.
I know it’s still not that many typefaces, but it’s a pleasant surprise that there are a decent amount out there that do implement it. I like the fresh take the two Bluus add.@"Thomas Phinney&qu…1 -
Re: Inks and Papers in the context of historical font revivals
Perhaps not precisely what you had in mind, but I did find this short talk from the British Library and the damage in manuscripts caused by their being written with iron gall ink. I also found this o…1
