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Re: Monospacing considerations
To me, it isn’t balanced because it contradicts the relatively loose letterspacing in the rest of the font. If all the letters with a centered stem (l, t, i) are centered within their body, it follow…2 -
Who designed Prestige Elite?
Who designed IBM’s Prestige Elite? Linotype.com and Bitstream say Clayton Smith. Adobe and URW say Howard Kettler. Linotype at MyFonts says both. Unfortunately, all other online sources, including Wi…2 -
Re: Recommended Type Design and Typography Books
One thing I've learned from Bringhurst and his detractors is that it's important to read with skepticism. Nothing is all good or all bad. Much of Bringhurst is useful, but it has been inappropriately…13 -
Re: A Database of American Typeface Design Patents (1842-1899)
Thanks, @"Lars Schwarz"! I was just reading something from Saxe and saw mention of Roberts' list. Was hoping someone had databased this online.1 -
Re: Bad news for Clearview
I was surprised to read that Clearview use wasn't paid for by the Fed govt when it was developed. Instead, every jurisdiction pays a license fee. I think this story buried the lede.4
