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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 -
Re: Monotype Introduces New Font Subscription Services
This is essentially Monotype’s cheaper answer to Typekit, but specifically for their own fonts and only for desktop use. To me, it is yet another way MT is undercutting indie foundries who sell on MT…3 -
Re: LULU bifurcated serif (based on a french biscuit...)
Letters with crossbars (A E F H) would also fare better if the kink flowed more naturally into the crossbar. Maybe even consider a stencil break above it.1
