In order to create a successful typeface or even to use it effectively I think it’s vital to have at the very least a basic knowledge of the various typographic families and the many unique characteristics that set them apart from one another.
Continue readingWhen I began designing the article layout on this website I wanted take a deeper look at what exactly Bylines, Footnotes and Side-notes are and how they differ from primary content. So, this article aims to enlighten others as to what they are to and provide some guidelines on their styling.
Continue readingIn recent years we have seen a huge increase in the capabilities of web typography, from the release of the @font-face feature to the launch of web-font hosting specialists such as Typekit and Fontdeck, among others. We have also seen an exciting increase in web-fonts with OpenType features and increasing support for these across major browsers too, which is the main focus of this article.
Continue readingThe correct use of numerals, capitals and small caps are essential for good typography. Unfortunately though, to many people they’ve become a complete oversight and the theory behind their correct usage has been all but forgotten.
Continue readingThe use of scales to aid composition originally surfaced in music [1] , they’re used to add structure and harmony to sound instead of just a series of incoherent noises. In typography they are used to create visual harmony and consistency throughout written documents.
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