January 2015
Signature Type, new type foundry from Prague
Signature is a new type foundry from Prague, Czech Republic, established by Professor Rostislav Vaněk. “The very title of Signature emphasises the creator’s contribution and responsibility for his own signed products.”
Earthquakes, Mudslides, Fires And Riots
Read Rob Alderson review of Louise Sandhaus’ book of Californian graphic design between 1936 and 1986 at It’s Nice That blog. (more…)
271 Years Before Pantone
In 1692 an artist known only as “A. Boogert” sat down to write a book in Dutch about mixing watercolors. (more…)
Typo Berlin tickets for less
To get you going to Typo Berlin 2015 the organizers have re-installed the group ticket for 3 people. Save 450 € (excl. VAT)! Simply pick up this great three ticket package before the 15th February!
Process of development of Charlie & Echo
Typotheque features personal notes of Ross Milne on the design process and development of Echo and Charlie typefaces.
Hyphens and Dashes
Hyphens, en and em dashes are among the most misunderstood, and misused, punctuation marks in typography. Do you want to get them right? Read this text by Ilene Strizver written for Fonts.com Fontology blog.
Kinfolk magazine redesigned
Pulsating identity for Sonos by Bruce Mau Design
Brand New blog, a division of UnderConsideration, features a review of a new identity of the Sonos company. Founded in 2002, Sonos is the leading manufacturer of wireless music systems. Designed by Bruce Mau Design (Toronto).
Review of Ingra by Ermin Međedović
Blog fontmatters.com features a review of a new typeface by a Croatian type designer living in Slovenia, Ermin Međedović. Ingra is available for a limited time with 40% discount at Myfonts.com.
Obsidian, a new font by Hoefler & Co.
“A majestic typeface uses digital means to achieve traditional ends.” Learn more about the new font Obsidian by Hoefler & Co.