Member phr… Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 This topic was imported from the Typophile platform I've seen fonts that were small caps due to the font's complexity. I've also noticed that other fonts with a standard lower case are sometimes release in a small caps versions. Are there any guidelines for creating a small caps version of a font. Are small caps version used, or are they redundant? Who thinks the question itself is redundant. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ...from the Fontry Link to comment
Member Fro… Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Small caps is a must in editorial context. Link to comment
Member Dan… Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 I won't buy a new text font if it doesn't have small caps. Link to comment
Member phr… Posted March 16, 2009 Author Share Posted March 16, 2009 Interesting, but what about display fonts? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ...from the Fontry Link to comment
Member cut… Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 It's arguable that small caps are even more useful in display settings, since the lack of descenders can make for a more compact line. Link to comment
Member Fra… Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I use small caps when I design metal plaques. My recent favorite for this is Jos Buivenga's Fontin. I use it where mixed case might be used (especially lists of names) but upper case is more formal. The larger first letter aids legibility. It is very satisfying to see my designs cast in bronze (and other metals, too). bronze plaque Link to comment
Member phr… Posted March 18, 2009 Author Share Posted March 18, 2009 I understand that small caps are useful, but is it beneficial to have a typeface in small caps, particularly with a display typeface? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ...from the Fontry Link to comment
Member Dan… Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Depending on how "showy" it is. If it's an ultralight Didone that would never be used for text, I'd say for sure. If it's Curlz, I'd say, What's the point? Link to comment
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