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Type Tools for Educators

FontShop is dedicated to nurturing creativity. We share your belief in the importance of type education. Peruse our collection of type oriented resources, and take advantage of our educational services. Young typographers are the future of communication.

Resources

FontBook Made With FontFont FontBooklet

Meta Serif Poster

Custom Print Packages

We can assemble custom packages of typographical reference material for classrooms, departments, universities, seminars, and speaking events. We currently offer the following for use in educational venues:

Contact us and we can develop a package to suit your needs.

FontMag

Font Magazine

Our in-house magazine on everything typographic.
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Type Tips

Type Tips

Good advice from FontShop's expert staff.
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Type Glossary

Type Glossary

Typographic terms explained in plain english
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Online Tools

Fontstruct

FontStruct: Create Your Own Typeface

An online modular type design tool, ideal for introducing students to letterforms.
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Other Resources

  • Designing with Type
    An online educators resource offering type exercises, book reviews and recommended typefaces.
  • Thinking with Type
    An online companion to the bestselling type primer "Thinking With Type", by Ellen Lupton.
  • TypeCulture
    Educational resources including typographic videos, essays, and workshop projects.