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I’ve been tweeting about ink traps, “daggers” (aka “light traps”), and thinking about other transmogrifications for saving type. And then this thing pulls up outside. Are there no strategies for defending vinyl against the elements?

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In a related story, we also have a font for anyone whose surname is “Great Primer Uncials”

One more thought here: designers, if you don’t give your designs nicknames, your clients will. This doesn’t necessarily go well.

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I’m very fond of Northwestern University Library Preservation’s instagram (nul_prescons) — today they wrote up a case study of adapting a binding for digitization. I love seeing what goes into these projects! sites.northwestern.edu/northwesternli…

I don't know how I’d never seen this lettering before, from one of the “type Kaufmann” 50 deustschemark notes (1948–1960). That is some fraktur.

An acute summary of the design process, too:

Something I actually asked today: “How are we coming with the Turkish Glaswegian Italic?”

We are so proud to celebrate our partnership with Lippincott on the reimagined brand identity for NYC Pride! The inclusive new look uses two typefaces from our library, Knockout and Gotham. They lend a bold and direct, yet warm appearance. Read more here: typography.com/blog/typograph…