c.Also calledtypeface.the general style or appearance of type:broad or narrow face. 18.either of the two outer sides that form the salient of a bastion. 19.any of the plane surfaces of a crystal. v.t. 20.to look toward or in the direction of:to face the light. ...
Some of the well-performing typefaces are also some of the most ubiquitous, while Comic Sans (reappraisals aside) remains fraught with baggage. Needless to say, choosing an optimal typeface is a bit more complex than it may appear at first blush. But the tips above can provide a helpful ...
Text typefaces can also be used at larger sizes, but there are certain typefaces with fine features and details that don’t work well at smaller sizes. These type designs are sometimes called display typefaces. My best recommendation would be to first look at all the display typefaces availa...
I read a restaurant menu and all I'm looking at are fonts and if each menu item is spaced properly. I also invented this game called, "Tell me what your favorite fonts are and I'll tell you who you are." Most of the time, I guess people's personalities right using this method. ...
There are also a series of typefaces whose names start with a dot. I assume they are reserved for the OS – any feedback on this would be appreciated. .Helvetica Light .Helvetica Light Oblique .Helvetica LT MM . Helvetica Neue ATV ...
Some typefaces, such as Neuland or Chop Suey, are used today almost exclusively with a stereotypical connotation, to represent a country or culture. Yet their original meaning often has nothing to do with their current use. Used mechanically and out of context, they have acquired a new meaning...
Sketchetikis a bold and massive typeface that has a hand-written nature inspired by school doodles. It comes in four styles: light, regular, bold and black. There are also two variations of filling such as outlined and solid. The only drawback is that it is available only for desktop and...
The unique style and very pronounced contrast between thin and thick strokes make Bodoni suitable for displays (Poster Bodoni), headlines or logos. The book versions are, as their name implies, also used for body text. Filosofia is an interesting alternative, especially for body text. ...
Also, do not shear Chinese glyphs in order to fake an Italic font. Emphasis should be done with emphasis marks, and titles should have 《》 or wavy lines to the left or below. As for recommended typefaces, I rarely type in regular script. Most modern regular script typefaces are quit...
For those that are not familiar with Ando, she studied Fine Arts first (at Central Saint Martins), before taking the path of a type designer. In the type world, her nickname is Daytona Mess – which Ando also plans to be the name of her future foundry. This creative path has always ...