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Re: Is the font design business profitable for you guys?
I think Kris very astutely described the value of “type nerds” in his May 29 post. The people he describes are not necessarily peers (type designers), or even direct customers, but as designers and i…3 -
Re: Josef Pichler & Sons, Graz paper bag
I don’t think there is any type on this bag. It all appears to be unique letterforms. (Though, they could have used a typeface as a model.)6 -
Re: Josef Pichler & Sons, Graz paper bag
Given that this kind of geometric sans-serif lettering (especially in lowercase) wasn’t widely common until the late 1920s, I’d guess 1928–40.5 -
Re: The future of type
I wish it was possible to Like and Disagree with something at the same time. Ray’s scenario is an entertaining read and feels plausible, but 15 years is an extremely aggressive timeline.1 -
Re: Type design hot takes
I believe Ray's intention was to have fun spouting hot takes, not to debate them ad nauseam.5
