As he explains the origin and purpose of this design, it becomes clear that Cyrus Highsmith undertook Ibis as a real typographic adventure. Studying the Font Bureau library, he found openings that were filled...
by Staff · Published May 26, 2015
· Last modified October 19, 2015
In 18th-century England and America, Caslon fonts came to dominate printing. Hot-metal revivals in the 20th century were legendary for readability. The letterpress printers’ adage was: “When in doubt, use Caslon.” William Berkson drew...
by Staff · Published May 26, 2015
· Last modified December 28, 2022
Haymer stands at the apogee of legibility and clarity. Its design embodies symmetry, even stroke widths and a subtle rounded quality to give an instinctive appeal to the reader and to the designer. Haymer...
by Staff · Published May 26, 2015
· Last modified December 28, 2022
Out of step with the world. What was the inspiration for designing the font? Brasilian street art Pixacao. What are its main characteristics and features? strange M and N. Usage recommendations: headlines, caps, hate...
by · Published May 26, 2015
· Last modified December 28, 2022
Whitehall JNL is the serif counterpart to Jeff Levine’s Wingate JNL – both are strongly influenced by the Art Deco stylings of such condensed typefaces as Huxley Vertical and other narrow titling fonts.
by · Published May 26, 2015
· Last modified December 28, 2022
Sure, there are plenty of strong, round, sans serif fonts out there. But how many are this strong, this round, and named for one of the shortest German words commonly used in the philosophy...
by · Published May 26, 2015
· Last modified December 28, 2022
A revival of sorts, Freaky Frog BF is modeled after an 1887 design from Central Type Foundry, called Grimaldi. Much warmth and charm have been instilled into the original design through among other means,...
by · Published May 26, 2015
· Last modified July 11, 2020
The hands on the clock tick inexorably on… the numbers on the digital display roll inevitably toward zero… time is tight, the fuse is getting shorter and the beads of sweat on your forehead...
by Staff · Published May 26, 2015
· Last modified December 28, 2022