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Re: Should I include small caps etc. in an authentic italic font revival?
For anyone interested in the general topic of the history of small caps, here's a article worth perusing: https://works.hcommons.org/records/f1wzt-01t733 -
Re: Case study: SS.I typographic redesign
Joshua, I think this has become too particular for a public discussion. Please feel free to contact me through my website if you’d like to discuss it further.1 -
Re: Case study: SS.I typographic redesign
Joshua, I’m sure you’ve run across the old maxim, often attributed to William Faulkner, “In writing, you must kill all your darlings.” What this addresses is the stoicism it takes to be a good self-e…1 -
Re: Linocomp II output
My recall of this machine is a little vague, but I do remember that the output was to paper. I believe the roll contained both a photo-sensitive receiver and the output paper (for paste-up), which on…4 -
Re: Bold small caps: necessity, abomination, or side effect of variability?
Rather than speaking with fellow type designers about bold small caps, I think it’s a better idea to discuss them with experienced typographers who work on complex, carefully layered texts. Bold smal…3
