From the 1920s to the 2020s, we choose iconic fonts that reflect each decade and ask the experts why they worked. Whether or not design trends fit neatly into the confines of a decade, we all have an ...

We live in a world of print typefaces. If you’re an iPhone user, you’re probably staring at San Francisco all day. If you use Android, it’s Roboto. Google serves up search results in Arial. The New ...

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Can you imagine typing up an email, sending it off, and being told by the recipient that its contents were gobbledygook? Of course not. For most of us, whatever we type is instantly legible to our ...

The best typewriter fonts are a great way to add vintage character and texture to design projects. Whether you're going for a classy old-time feel or a playful edge, these retro typefaces are a ...

A few weeks ago, while visiting the National Archives in Washington, D.C., I had the privilege of viewing the original Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights. The penmanship in ...

Hermann Zapf, the designer behind popular typefaces such as Palatino and Optima, was born in Nuremberg, Germany, almost 100 years ago. The typeface that bears his name, Zapfino, is in many ways his ...