I'm typesetting a book with some music notation in it. There are several references to 3/4 and 4/4 time, which I had set in nifty opentype fractions; however, the editor and I are unsure of whether or not this refers to "four-four" or "four-fourths" time - and this is one of the few things that Chicago doesn't address. So, designers and readers: what do you think? 4/4, using lining numerals, or a 4/4 fraction?
posted by luriete on Dec 26, 2009 - 5 answers

What are the essential books on the topic of the objective qualities of effective graphic design? [more inside]
posted by Mr. Anthropomorphism on Nov 22, 2009 - 12 answers

Which typeface has a particularly well designed semi-colon? [more inside]
posted by defenestration on Sep 29, 2009 - 13 answers

I need logo and font help. The name of my vintage motorcycle restoration business is MotoKrow. My last name means "crow" in Dutch, and begins with a K. I like vintage motorcycle logos, but don't want to copy. I'm very fond of the old Moto Guzzi logo. Anyone know what that font is? A simple logo like the Matchless one is nice. I'm no designer, and I thought this place full of smart people (like you!) would be helpful. Apologies in advance if I've violated some sort of protocol here.
posted by Shike on Sep 21, 2009 - 15 answers

Help me identify this font or find a reasonable facsimile, please. [more inside]
posted by Ambrosia Voyeur on Jul 15, 2009 - 6 answers

FontFilter: What font would work well with various family members of Briem Akademi? [more inside]
posted by deinemutti on May 2, 2009 - 2 answers

What's the best online resource for wedding invitation designs? [more inside]
posted by yesno on Feb 8, 2009 - 11 answers

I'm prepared to design it myself, but I'm interested in a spectacularly type-set/laid out kitchen poster that has common conversions and equivalents on it (Cup/Gallon, that sort of thing). Anyone seen something heart stopping?
posted by Alex McP on Jan 14, 2009 - 11 answers

I'm looking for the website of an Eastern-European, I think, designer & typographer who designed some cool-looking Western (cowboy-style) fonts with a former-Soviet-satellite flair. The site had scans of some of his sketchbooks. Anyone?
posted by ITheCosmos on Jan 5, 2009 - 6 answers

What typeface is used in the Obama promotional materials? No, not Gotham, I'm looking for the serif used for his name. Sample linked inside. [more inside]
posted by potch on Oct 8, 2008 - 6 answers

If you could pick one sans-serif family from Adobe, what would it be and why? I am trying to branch out from the Myriad Pro I got free with InDesign.
posted by Foam Pants on May 23, 2008 - 25 answers

Help me create easily readable Chinese typography [more inside]
posted by mule on Apr 22, 2008 - 3 answers

Need suggestions for graphic design elements related to 3 historical periods: early modern England, Neoclassical France, and the US in the cold war '50s. [more inside]
posted by Mngo on Jan 5, 2008 - 7 answers

I'd like to learn more about print design and typography (I think. I'm not sure if these are the right terms). [more inside]
posted by rossination on Jun 27, 2007 - 12 answers

I use tables in Indesign for lots of layout control purposes - they are fantastic for building very complex grids and forms. I often use them to build graphs as well, even simple bar graphs, but am having a big problem now. [more inside]
posted by luriete on Feb 6, 2007 - 9 answers

Typographyfilter: What typefaces are they using on the new Flickr Gift page found here: http://flickr.com/gift/ [more inside]
posted by josh.ev9 on Dec 14, 2006 - 5 answers

Who is responsible for the wonderful type engraved in stone seen on gated walls around the Harvard campus? I am not talking about architectural lettering, but about the several quotes engraved in slabs of smooth stone and mounted in the walls separating various parts of the campus. The work looks contemporary, or at least very well-cared-for.
posted by luriete on May 30, 2006 - 13 answers

Browsing through my logs and exploring the links leading to “25 Best License-Free Quality Fonts”, I accidentally discovered Delicious and Fontin – two unique, delightful, delicious, license-free beauties, which definitely will make a lasting positive impression on the visitors of your web-projects. However, there is a problem. The fonts can be used only on a Mac-PC, which means that I don't have any use of them whatsoever. So how could I convert a Mac-font to PC-font? Are there any freeware tools which would convert the fonts without loss of quality?
posted by vitaly friedman on Feb 21, 2006 - 17 answers

What's a good, free font for use on a 5-foot-across poster that will be filled with lots of text? (Body text will be 20-25 points.)
posted by Tlogmer on Jan 18, 2006 - 9 answers

Identify this font from one sketched character; challenge of the year! [more inside]
posted by Optimus Chyme on Dec 9, 2005 - 36 answers

What are your favorite fonts? [more inside]
posted by killdevil on Sep 9, 2005 - 42 answers

Page layout: not indenting first paragraph nor paragraphs after subheadings... who made this rule? [more inside]
posted by CaptApollo on May 18, 2005 - 9 answers

Fellow designers and typeface enthusiasts! I need help. Check out the unfortunately tiny picture of this Sandler & Young Christmas album cover. What typeface is that? The accuracy of a Christmas card hangs in the balance... [more inside]
posted by stefnet on Nov 12, 2004 - 2 answers

What are the essential reference works for someone interested in typography, especially the aspects dealing with layout? I have and adore "The Elements of Typographic Style" by Robert Bringhurst, an amazingly useful, well designed book. I also am fond of "The Non-Designers Design Book," by Robin Williams but I'm looking for things like the Bringhurst rather than the more general advice in Williams's books.
posted by Grod on Jun 12, 2004 - 8 answers

I want to learn the art of type design. I have fontlab, I have a basic understanding of typography and an even more basic understanding of what makes a glyph. What I mostly lack is a methodology. Inside is a list of questions, if anyone here has experience with typeface design, please answer them, or tell me why they're the wrong questions. [more inside]
posted by Grod on Jan 31, 2004 - 6 answers