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Re: How short can ascenders go?
Biform/unicase typefaces often come with compact shapes for letters that would have an extender. They sometimes take the form of a small cap. One lovely contemporary example is Jeremy Tankard’s Shire…5 -
Re: Handwritten fonts
Ahmed, the Peixe Frito font scores poorly on all three points. Bhikkhu, I had read point 2 as everyday hand writing. Calligraphic typefaces, whether based on formal or informal models, are something …3 -
Re: Handwritten fonts
Your requirements 2 and 3 sound like they’re hard to address at the same time. Here are some suggestions: * Inkwell Sans * Cavolini * Segoe Print * MVB Calliope * Longhand * The Sketchnote Typeface *…2 -
Re: Chess Diagram Characters
Contemporary typefaces with well-designed chess symbols include Tabac by Suitcase (“The figures are precisely stylised using a combination of traditional Czech club and Staunton shapes. When turning …2 -
Re: What is the current day difference between a typeface and a font?
From Stephen’s Clear Definitions for Font Bureau:1
