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The New Bulletproof @Font-Face Syntax | Fontspring
Since the beginning of the 'webfont revolution' we've relied on somewhat hacky @font-face declarations to get webfonts loading cross-browser. Could there be a better way? One that's clear and compatible with future browsers?
css  css3  font-face  typography 
february 2011 by jpcody
24 ways: Using the WebFont Loader to Make Browsers Behave the Same
The WebFont Loader tells you when the following events happen as a browser downloads web fonts (or loads them from cache):
typography  webfonts  javascript  fonts 
january 2011 by jpcody
H&FJ Fonts: Finishing Touches
As you'll read below, it's something that we added because we felt it mattered. Even if it helped only a small number of designers solve a subtle and esoteric problem, we couldn't rest knowing that an unsettling typographic moment might otherwise lie in wait. We've always believed that a good typeface is the product of thousands of decisions like these, so we invite you to join us on a behind-the-scenes look at some of the invisible details that go into every font from H&FJ.
typography  details  hfj 
october 2010 by jpcody
Pictos
Hand Crafted, Infinitely Scalable & Royalty-Free Icons for User Interface Designers
icons  resources  typography 
august 2010 by jpcody
FAQ Pronunciation | Typophile
Following is a list of names and their correct pronunciations (using English orthography):
typography  fonts  pronunciation 
july 2010 by jpcody
Adobe - Fonts : Type topics: Use the right character
The difference between an amateur document and a professional one can be a matter of details. The following topics cover some of the most commonly overlooked or incorrectly handled details of typography.
typography 
july 2010 by jpcody
H&FJ News | Hoefler & Frere-Jones
Lately I've been wondering if it might be possible to abstract from these examples some generalities about font pairings, and have come up with a couple of thoughts. Curiously, everything seems to revolve around a single idea about how fonts relate: you’ll find the whole story below. —JH
typography  fonts  font-pairing 
may 2010 by jpcody
Revised Font Stack | A Way Back
Serious efforts are being made to get more typeface choices on the web to enhance web typography. Still, most of us prefer web-safe fonts like: Verdana, Georgia, Times New Roman and Arial. Though choices are limited, yet the number can be increased by exploring other pre-installed fonts.
fontstack  font-face  typography  webdesign 
february 2010 by jpcody
Flickr: History of the Book, Amsterdam's Photostream
a wonderfully ambitious project hoping to assemble a collection of some 20,000 photos of initials, ornaments and type from Royal Library, The Hague, and the Archive at Alkmaar.
typography  lettering  swashes  fleurons 
january 2010 by jpcody
24 ways: Type-Inspired Interfaces
One of the things that terrifies me most about a new project is the starting point. How is the content laid out? What colors do I pick? Once things like that are decided, it becomes significantly easier to continue design, but it’s the blank page where I spend the most time.

To that end, I often start by choosing type. I don’t need to worry about colors or layout or anything else… just the right typefaces that support the art direction.
typography  thought  process 
december 2009 by jpcody
Create a Steam Powered Typographic Treatment
Cool little typographic effect in case I ever need to steampunk some text out, yo.
typography  photoshop  tutorials 
october 2009 by jpcody
grain edit · Daily Drop Cap
Consider using these daily drop caps.
typography  lettering 
october 2009 by jpcody
Typeradio, now we are talking
Interviews about typefaces with their designers, archived by face.
typography  podcast 
august 2009 by jpcody
Typetester
View how type will look on screen.
typography 
june 2009 by jpcody
Useful glossaries
Not super helpful, but maybe a last ditch resource. Basically a huge list of various glossaries.
typography  marketing  html  javascript 
may 2009 by jpcody
Typography resources
great fonts, type tools, etc.
typography 
april 2009 by jpcody
Typography tutorials
photoshop type tutorials and explanations
photoshop  typography 
march 2009 by jpcody

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