Typography Weekly #136

Thomas Phinney explains the notdef symbol on his blog.

In the world of cameras, one company has been using something quite distinct to the others, a font that is now core to their identity.

Registration is now open for Fontstand’s fifth typography conference in the Hague! 🇳🇱 Join the world-class type designers and typographers from around the world for a packed two-day program of presentations and discussions. Register now!

“Through the acquisition, Monotype wants to create an all-in-one inventory and font software enterprise solution, combining the expertise of both Monotype and Extensis.”

Explore the complex, beautiful world of typesetting with Tim Brown. (Registration/newsletter subscription required)

Universal Build for Apple Silicon and Intel. Python Upgrade. Animated Zoom. New Extension Bundle API. Compile filters (precise fine-tuning during the export process) …

“Check out the many inspirational presentations created by our international team of speakers. Prepare yourself to be entertained and enlightened.”

Plain Text, by Plain Form, aims at exploring typographic imaginaries, moving beyond a strictly historical and technical framework, with a taste for the dormant potential of writing.

This is a pop-up book of the alphabet, from A to Z, that I researched, wrote, designed, and paper-engineered. It explains how typography works.