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Like FF Meta Serif, FF Unit Slab is a collaboration between Erik Spiekermann and Christian Schwartz with Kris Sowersby. Read the creation story of this addition to the FF Unit family.
This month’s review of movie poster typography examines Public Enemies, Brüno, I Love You Beth Cooper, Soul Power, and In The Loop.
ATypI’09 Preview: Mexico, Forging The Character
Isaías Loaiza Ramírez’s slides give a concise overview of the history of type and lettering in Mexico.
Optima Alternatives
Hermann Zapf’s elegant Optima has become synonymous with cosmetics and luxury branding, but it᾿s not the only sans serif with stroke contrast. Here are some less common options.
Staff Picks: August
Each month we pick the typefaces that we’ve seen put to fine use — and undiscovered gems we wish were used more often. Here are selections from FontShop.com designer Michelle Nguyen.
Constructivist
Typefaces inspired by the strong, square forms from Russia’s social art movement of the the early 1900s offer a simple, stereotypical way to evoke communism.
Good morning, class. Today we’re going to be discussing typography, a subject that I’m sure you are all familiar with. Please take out your books and turn to the chapter on Education. There are two parts to this chapter: one for Students, and one for Educators. You’ll find that there are a whole bunch of great resources, links, and information that will help prepare you for the semester.
Oh, and FontShop is currently offering a 10% discount on all of your class materials! Simply create an account with your .edu email address, and use the promo code EDUCATE10 during checkout. For you students who don’t use an .edu address, let us know and we’ll enable your account to receive the discount.
There will be a quiz at the end of class, so be sure to study up, get the materials you need, and you’ll be on your way to mastering typography.
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