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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.
An Introduction to Free Fonts
This first in a series of articles on free fonts defines some basics.
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Upcoming Typography Basics On The FontFeed
Short announcement for the TYPO Berlin week and the upcoming Typography Basics.
Read moreSo You Need A Typeface? Try Julian Hansen’s Font Flowchart
“So You Need A Typeface” is an alternative way of choosing fonts (or simply find inspiration) for a specific project, not just by browsing through the pages of FontBook.
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“Typography For Lawyers” Gives Basic Type Tips
Matthew Butterick is a type designer turned lawyer who provides valuable typographic information on his educational website “Typography for Lawyers”.
Read moreATypI’09 Preview | Mexico, Forging The Character
“Mexico, Forging The Character” gives a concise overview of the history of type and lettering in Mexico.
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On The Evolution of Type by Means of Technological Advancements and Cultural Shifts
This interactive Twentieth Century Timeline of Typography is a concise overview of the pertinent moments in typography in the past century.
Read moreStyles, Weights, Widths — It’s All in the (Type) Family
In a previous Type Basics we examined the difference between a typeface and a font. Both terms refer to a single manifestation of type. In this episode we will look at how individual typefaces/fonts relate to each other.
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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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