Type Nerd
What Is X-Height, and Why Does It Decide Legibi...
X-height is the height of a lowercase x, and it decides whether your type survives at 9 point. How to measure it, and when a small one wins.
What Is X-Height, and Why Does It Decide Legibi...
X-height is the height of a lowercase x, and it decides whether your type survives at 9 point. How to measure it, and when a small one wins.
Kerning vs. Tracking vs. Letter-Spacing
Kerning fixes two letters. Tracking moves a whole run. Letter-spacing is density. Learn which control to reach for, and when tracking hides the real problem.
Kerning vs. Tracking vs. Letter-Spacing
Kerning fixes two letters. Tracking moves a whole run. Letter-spacing is density. Learn which control to reach for, and when tracking hides the real problem.
Can You Copyright a Typeface?
Can you copyright a font? Not the design, only the file. What that means for logos, license fees, and why Netflix and Apple drew their own letterforms.
Can You Copyright a Typeface?
Can you copyright a font? Not the design, only the file. What that means for logos, license fees, and why Netflix and Apple drew their own letterforms.