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Ultra-compressed flat-siders
In times of the ancients, sans-serif condensed, compressed, ultra-compressed fonts usually had flat sides. If you look at Univers as it gets narrower, curves get squeezed until they become completely…3 -
Re: Baguettes ... early days
On the right track. I think the x-height on the light weight should be a bit lower. In the heaviest weight, look at the thinnest part of the n and h. Compare with the same part of the d. They don't n…2 -
Re: Working title "Exactica"
When you're going with a technical style you're showcasing a rule. The reader looks at the words and perceives the rule. In this case "a strict grid with rules for radia". When you need to …6 -
Re: MyType.io: Will this service help you?
Consider the purpose of the classification in this case: creating accurate search results on a website that sells fonts. Machine learning might not be helpful in the general classification of type; a…6 -
Re: MyType.io: Will this service help you?
I agree that tags would be misleading. From trying to identify fonts with my own eyes, I can more easily identify a font by looking at its heavier weights that its lighter weights. I think trying ide…2