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  • Typography Basics

    Refresh yourself with the terminology and fundamentals required for sound typesetting.

  • 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.

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Figuring Out Numerals – The Sequel

In this sequel to “Figuring Out Numerals” we look at some special cases.

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Figuring Out Numerals

In this first instalment of our examination of numerals we look at the different figure sets available in OpenType fonts.

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Making 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.

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Stop Motion Video Introduces The Vocabulary Of Typography

This stop-motion animation by Lynn Kiang explains the grammar of typography in the RISD letterpress shop.

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FontBook, 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.

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FontFont 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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