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These examples showcase the importance of typesetting as much as they do typeface choice. Proper hierarchy, contrast and layout can extend the ability of the ty
by moeamaya 12y ago
These examples showcase the importance of typesetting as much as they do typeface choice. Proper hierarchy, contrast and layout can extend the ability of the typeface individually to do a lot more than seems plausible when seen in isolation.
- selmnoo 12y agoAgreed, that was a stunningly beautiful way of showing fonts. They're not just showcasing the typesetting, they're also relating the emotion of it by using specific passages of text from different places that match the spirit of the font. I can't believe no-one ever thought to do this before, but I'm still very surprised to see it though.
- munificent 12y ago> I can't believe no-one ever thought to do this before Lots of sites for typefaces include "posters", "specimens" or other examples of using the font in a context that highlights its best usage, often including quotations.
- platz 12y agoExcept standard specimen samples are gibberish where these bits are more opinionated