Typefaces

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A Typeface For Dyslexic Readers

6:30PM July 6, 2011 | Kat Hannaford

Watching this video, I can see all too well how cruel the favoured typefaces are for dyslexic readers. If this Dyslexie typeface from Studio Studio was used more often, particularly in education, reading would be easier – for both dyslexic and non-dyslexic readers. More »

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If Fonts Were Dogs, Comic Sans Would Be A Whateverthef*uckthisis

4:20AM May 14, 2011 | Jesus Diaz

Dogs. Fonts. Comic Sans. There’s no need to explain this poster, really. [Fuckyeahdementia based on Fineline Design]

Software

Azuro, The First Typeface That’s Perfect For Reading On Screens

9:20PM May 13, 2011 | Kat Hannaford

So says FontShop AG, which has published the four-weight font family after months of intensive testing on all operating systems – even iOS – which is apparently a first for a typeface. More »

Online

Take Typeface Personality Quiz, Experience Self Discovery

3:00PM January 9, 2010 | Adrian Covert

I normally bristle at personality quizzes for their asinine generalisations and overall lameness. But I have to respect the creativity of this video test that Fast Company discovered. Helvetica nerds, this is for you. More »

The Periodic Table of Typefaces

5:01AM March 14, 2009 | John Mahoney

This sits beautifully nestled in my science geek and design geek Venn overlap quadrant: a good place to be.

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