Archives: Typography
The Credit Crisis, Visualized
Nice video created to distill the complex story of our current financial mess into an easily digestible presentation. Click through to watch.
“Back to the Futura” and other gems
If there’s one thing I love, it’s a bad pun. Combine that with typographic references, and you’ve got geek gold. Esoteric? Sure, but it’s hard to say no to the awesomeness of “The Fellowserif of the Ring.” More here, if you dare…
What I saw and when I saw it…
“What I saw was Clearview, the typeface that is poised to replace Highway Gothic, the standard that has been used on signs across the country for more than a half-century. Looking at a sign in Clearview after reading one in Highway Gothic is like putting on a new pair of…
Say “What” Again!
Ever wonder what Pulp Fiction would look like if Samuel L. Jackson and John Travolta were replaced by fonts? Me neither, but as the resident font nerd, I’d be remiss if I didn’t post this little item. (Note: Some language not suitable for younger audiences. It is from Pulp Fiction,…