Replica Type Specimen

Posted on August 19, 2009 Posted in Books, Merch, TypographyTagged booklet, font, replica, specimen, type, typeface, Typography3 Comments

replica_specimen

I have a thing for type specimens, they get my juices flowing.

This specimen booklet of Norm’s excellent typeface LL Replica is incredibly detailed and beautifully designed. The specimen documents the entire design and development process of the typeface, as well as the problems encountered during the process. The booklet also includes a complete character map.

Designed by Norm
28 pages
Format 216 x 288 mm
Printed in 4 spot colours by Druckerei Odermatt, Dallenwil/Switzerland
Price CHF 36.- (incl. postage and packaging, worldwide)

The Replica Specimen book was printed in a limited edition of 500 copies and is available from Lineto.com.

Via September Industry

HypeForType Updates

Posted on August 6, 2009January 26, 2010 Posted in DesignTagged fonts, type, typeface, Typography1 Comment

HypeForType has done a massive update with a ton of new typefaces. HypeForType is definitely becoming a great resource for well designed typefaces.

Type Factory

Posted on June 25, 2009June 25, 2009 Posted in Design, TypographyTagged branding, graphic design, identity, student, type, typeface, Typography8 Comments

Fascinating branding work by University College Falmouth student, Huda Abdul Aziz. Type Factory is a full branding project for a fictional typographic museum in South Kensington. The project was awarded a merit by ISTD. I think this is a great example of how masking parts of the characters can create an interesting form, while not disturbing the legibility of the type.

Here’s more from the designer about the idea behind the project:

The concept revolves around the theme of deconstruction. The brand values of the Type Factory identity are informative, engaging and dynamic. The brand promise is about seeing type differently. The design solution includes the logo, a booklet to promote the venue, advertising and applications within the museum.

Polygon Typeface

Posted on June 17, 2009June 17, 2009 Posted in Design, Grid Systems, TypographyTagged font, grid system, polygon, posters, print, type, typeface, Typography6 Comments

Washington D.C. based designer Andy Babb has created Polygon, a typeface built on a strict grid of equilateral triangles. Lovely idea and execution. Designing a typeface on a triangle grid does create some interesting forms.

To go along with the typeface, Andy has designed a poster displaying Polygon in use. It’s screen printed with red and silver ink on pink 110lb paper. It’s gorgeous.

HypeForType Launches

Posted on June 12, 2009June 12, 2009 Posted in TypographyTagged font, foundry, type, typeface, Typography1 Comment

Alex Haigh has launched HypeForType, an online digital type foundry that features exclusive typefaces by Si Scott, Alex Trochut, Jon Burgerman, HelloHikimori, and Luke Lucas.

Keep your eyes peeled because my typeface Enotmik might join the mix.

Quatro – A Free Typeface

Posted on May 28, 2009May 28, 2009 Posted in TypographyTagged font, type, typeface, Typography10 Comments

Mark Caneso, a designer from Southern California, is offering his lovely Quarto typeface free of charge. Head over to his site to grab a copy. I personally love the Q and R. Very nice.