Typography Weekly #73

“Two new type families from Miles Newlyn channel the BBC broadcaster’s plummy tones.”

“In the Letterpress Digest podcast, novice printer Jordan Berry talks about all things letterpress with some of the most influential and experienced artists, designers, and printers who are using letterpress printing today.” Available on iTunes, Google Play Music and Stitcher.

“Capitaine is a good-humoured, chunky slab serif based on the Adtype Series (American Type Founders, 1912)”

“We get a sneak preview with the team behind an innovative new way of creating and selling fonts”

“This new typeface emerges from the blend between the lyrics and the harmony, rhythm, femininity and luminosity of the traditional musical forms. ”

Proportionally spaced typefaces with a monospaced appearance

“Bass’s work can catch you by surprise at how deceivingly simple it is. We are thrilled to hold a small selection of his distinctive work, which continues to inspire a new generation of graphic designers.”

“ Nikola Djurek is a prolific type designer from Croatia, whose work is used by people world-wide, and celebrated by colleagues.”

“Alfie Script is a delightful connecting script with a touch of comfortable elegance. Use it for everything from social announcements to headlines and packaging.” The family is currently 50% off as introductory offer.

“Fontstand is an app for Mac OS X and Windows that allows you to try fonts for free or rent them by the month for desktop and web use for just a fraction of the regular price.”