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  • fy(t)i

    A collection of For Your (Typographic) Information articles on a variety of subjects including Glyphs & Characters, Type Tools, Font Information, Typographic Reference and more!

  • Situational Typography

  • Discretionary Hyphens

    A line may be the shortest distance between two points, but those little horizontal lines we call hyphens can create long hours of tweaking and proofreading. Banish the misplaced hyphen for good by mastering the discretionary hyphen, a smart little d

  • Bulleted Lists

    Automatic, or manual? No, we’re not talking about transmissions - we’re talking about bullet lists, those frequently used tools for organizing lists of information. Your layout application will be happy to format these lists for you, but for true typographic finesse, it’s time to learn to “drive stick” and call your own shots about bullets, alignment and spacing.

  • Typography for Children

    Setting type for children isn’t necessarily kid’s play. Making text inviting and accessible for new readers takes a little knowledge and a lot of common sense.

  • Spacing and Kerning, Part 2

    If the letter spacing and kerning of a font you love is less than perfect, there’s hope: today’s design programs have advanced type manipulation features that allow you to improve the way any font looks “out of the box.”

  • Titling Fonts

    Let’s “face” it: making a text typeface bigger doesn’t always result in the perfect display design. That’s why titling fonts are so important. With their proportions and design details perfectly suited for use at larger sizes, titling fonts are an indispensable but often-overlooked category of typefaces.

  • Continuing Studies in Typography

    Do you love typography? Have you ever thought about pursuing, or have you even dabbled in, typeface design? Then you might consider going back to school to further your knowledge and expand your career possibilities.

  • Typographic Reference

  • Tattoo Fonts

    Like a fingerprint, every tattoo is unique. That said, many tattoos share common design elements, including those using text. If your next tattoo is going to include text, consider these options.

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