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Re: Are printed specimens just fun objects or do they really help sell type?
I think “templated” specimens really mostly make it easy to compare the typeface with others that use the same template – ie, if you’re trying to decide between various offerings from the same foundr…3 -
Re: Diversifying TypeDrawers
This reminds me of this piece that I have waited for a good moment to post; not sure this is said good moment yet, but still – for those who may not have read it yet: https://thsppl.com/i-racist-5385…9 -
Re: Stitch lettering research
For a taste of the Sajou booklets (unfortunately I can’t remember where I found these):9 -
Re: Are printed specimens just fun objects or do they really help sell type?
What Indra said, but in addition, I will say that when selecting typefaces for (long, printed) text – for instance for a book – I have been very happy to consult actual offset printed samples, as the…3 -
Re: Stitch lettering research
I looked a bit into cross-stitch lettering a while ago (while researching for this essay about “pixelated” letters across different media/applications). The (few) physical specimens I have are off in…6
