Typography Weekly: Typography Weekly #133

Introducing Spotify Mix, Our New and Exclusive Font

Fri, 24 May 2024 05:46:31 +0000

“Today we are introducing our new bespoke typeface: Spotify Mix. Spotify Mix replaces the current font used in our in-app and desktop experiences.”

Affinity software gains support for variable fonts in version 2.5

Thu, 23 May 2024 16:54:07 +0000

You’re now able to use variable fonts in all Affinity apps. In addition, the typography dialog was converted from a pop-up into a panel so you can easily dock it.

On Kickstarter: Fine Specimens

Thu, 16 May 2024 09:33:15 +0000

A collection of contemporary specimen graphics from indie type foundries around the world, created by the team behind 8 Faces.

North Yorkshire Council to phase out apostrophe use on street signs

Mon, 06 May 2024 06:44:19 +0000

A local authority has announced it will ban apostrophes on street signs to avoid problems with computer systems.

Remembering Jan Middendorp

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 04:59:40 +0000

In December the type community was deeply saddened by the early passing of Jan Middendorp. On this April 9th – Jan’s birthday – we share an unpublished talk of him from 2015 ATypI São Paulo.

Font editor Glyphs 3.2 released

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 16:35:20 +0000

The update makes Glyphs fully Sonoma-ready, contains significant changes in variable font production and sports hundreds of improvements across all parts of the app.

Interview: Douglas F. Jones, Designer of Skin & Bones

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 05:15:03 +0000

An interview by Mark Simonson.