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Typography Basics
Refresh yourself with the terminology and fundamentals required for sound typesetting.
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Typography Tutorials
Step-by-step methods for getting the most out of your fonts and graphic design software.
Bold & Justified: The Typographic Universe in One Infographic
This giant infographic – primarily aimed at non-designers – reveals how large and interesting the world of fonts is.
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Learn How To Kern Like A Pro With KernType
An online game in the Method Of Action series aims at showing the importance of balanced distribution of space between characters.
Read moreFiguring Out Numerals – The Sequel
In this sequel to “Figuring Out Numerals” we look at some special cases.
Read moreFiguring Out Numerals
In this first instalment of our examination of numerals we look at the different figure sets available in OpenType fonts.
Read moreMaking Books In The Days Of The Linotype
A vintage short documentary produced by Encyclopædia Britannica Films Inc. in 1947 explains the process from copy setting to binding.
Read moreStop Motion Video Introduces The Vocabulary Of Typography
This stop-motion animation by Lynn Kiang explains the grammar of typography in the RISD letterpress shop.
Read moreFontBook, A New Way Of Looking At Type
The comprehensive specimens in the FontBook app for iPad offer several layers of information for each featured typeface.
Read moreFontFont Subsetter Elegantly Slims Down Webfonts
This free online tool enables users to tailor webfonts to perfectly suit their needs, drastically reducing their file size in the process.
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News
The latest in the world of typography, lettering, and type design.
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Handpicked Typefaces
Whether they’re newly released, stalwart classics, or hidden gems, these typefaces deserve special mention.
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Type Tips
Improve your typography skills with these basic tips and advanced tutorials.
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Fonts in Use
Specimens are nice, but we love to catch a typeface in the wild, where it can truly show how it performs in the real world.
Refresh yourself with the terminology and fundamentals required for sound typesetting.
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