Font metrics help the computer determine things like the default spacing between lines, how high or low sub and super scripts should go, and how to align two differently sized pieces of text next to each other.
- Start with the text
- Use size intentionally
- Contrast weights and styles
- Play with spacing
- Use colour, but don’t rely on it
- Limit your font choices (but choose well and wisely)
- Repeat, repeat, repeat
- Test your system
A fun new font from Jason:
Citywide is a sans serif family inspired by mid-1900s bus and train destination roll signs.
Oh, this looks like an excellent event (in London and online):
Adventures in Episodic Type Design
With David Jonathan Ross
Thursday 17th October 2024
If you start with a high-quality, legible, free typeface and experiment with size, weight, colour, line height, and (subtle) letter spacing, you might find these free options will get you further than you’d think. These are professional fonts crafted and maintained by experts and they can help your content land the way it deserves to.
A fun variable font with three axes: inktrap, balloon, and curve.
Balancing distinction and harmony.
The joy of getting hands-on with HTML and CSS.
Sometimes a consistent interface doesn’t reflect the reality of usage.
Worst buddy movie ever.
The future of typography is here.