Mass-Driver: Craft and technology
A conversation with Rutherford Craze about the weird stuff that sometimes goes on under the hood.
Aeroplan
This typeface is a contemporary serif family that subtly references a lesser-known chapter in typographic history. But those who select it will surely do so because of the peculiar connecting strokes in Aeroplan’s italics – as in the “a” and “n” above. Those are nice, but Aeroplan’s got even more to offer.
OH no Type Co.: Enter a flow-state
A conversation with James Edmondson about design influences, drawing type, and running a growing foundry.
Adventures in Type and Space
This new book isn’t just for Doctor Who fans. Anyone interested in the design and technology behind television title sequences and post-show credits should read it.
Kinckq
Stefan Ellmer, a.k.a Ellmer Stefan, is best known for his deep dives into niche styles of 19th-century type. While his “proper” font families provide greater versatility, designs like Kinckq are more like chamber plays. They can bring an unexpected voice into your work.
Typejockeys: Austrian letters and lettering
Michael Hochleitner explains how the latest Typejockeys typeface was developed. Like Anika, many of the foundry’s typefaces have grown out of custom projects.
The Empire Strikes Back
David Shields’s book is out! The Rob Roy Kelly American Wood Type Collection: A History and Catalog. It is not just a must-have for any wood-type aficionados. The book sets a new typographic history bar.
That was Fontstand’s 2022 conference!
On September 9th and 10th, Fontstand organized its third conference in The Hague. After years of necessary Covid restrictions, many community members were thrilled to gather together in person again.
Kopius
This serif typeface is full of surprises. It looks lively, is pleasantly readable, and its italics are independent in their design and full of verve.