I'm looking for 3-dimensional letters that can stand freely and be photographed. I remember seeing some that were sold to aspiring film makers during the super-8 era for creating titles. Does anybody know anything about these, or where I can get something like them? [more inside]
posted on Jul 19, 2008 - 10 answers

How do I use and control both oldstyle and lining figures in a word-processed document? [more inside]
posted on Jul 1, 2008 - 4 answers

Why do so many currency symbols contain a vertical or horizontal slash? [more inside]
posted on Jun 30, 2008 - 7 answers

I'd like to find typographically pretty stencils in small sizes; Something neat and flat that I could have in my notebook and trace with a .005 pen. [more inside]
posted on Jun 22, 2008 - 4 answers

My copy of "Our Mutual Friend" by Charles Dickens shows the chapter name on the head every left page, and a summary phrase of the spread's content on the head of every right page. Is there a name for that style? I'd love to know any history of it, why it's not done now, and how I could set it up in a word processor for use in my own docs. Thanks!
posted on Jun 16, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm looking for information about how new technologies have affected book design and typography. [more inside]
posted on May 31, 2008 - 5 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 on May 23, 2008 - 25 answers

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

Can someone recommend some great web typography books? [more inside]
posted on Apr 16, 2008 - 2 answers

I have a macro that takes an un-styled document, and tries to put text into the right styles based on what its formatting is. But, if the document already has some scheme of styles, the macro doesn't work very well. So, I would like to transform a Word document into an un-styled version of itself-- but one that retains ALL of the original formatting (italics, small caps, font size, spacing). What would be the most correct way to do this? I have Word 2003 (which the macro needs) and 2007, as well as Word 2008 for Mac. Also-- HTML doesn't work, as it doesn't retain small caps.
posted on Feb 22, 2008 - 10 answers

Is this an acceptable format for writing out a business address on a mailing label? [more inside]
posted on Jan 30, 2008 - 23 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 on Jan 5, 2008 - 6 answers

FontFilter: Can anyone identify the font used on this sign?
posted on Dec 5, 2007 - 15 answers

What happens to letters from demolished buildings? What happens to old lettering on commercial buildings in general? Of course, the real question is, can I get my hands on them? [more inside]
posted on Nov 12, 2007 - 12 answers

Whose blog said this about web typography? [more inside]
posted on Oct 18, 2007 - 4 answers

Can anyone tell me what font is used in this edition of Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go? [more inside]
posted on Oct 18, 2007 - 7 answers

Please help me name this ornate font! [more inside]
posted on Oct 17, 2007 - 12 answers

I'm looking for a font that resembles those large-pixel digital signs. I'm sure there is a proper name, but I'm thinking of things like big stock tickers, those belts with the changing words on the buckle, etc. Each character should be composed of dots, basically. Help!
posted on Oct 1, 2007 - 11 answers

Help me type in Japanese! (Mac OS X) [more inside]
posted on Sep 20, 2007 - 3 answers

Typographers of the world, help me! How does one get lines of type to line up precisely in a two-column format? [more inside]
posted on Aug 27, 2007 - 12 answers

How do I upgrade unicode? [more inside]
posted on Aug 22, 2007 - 9 answers

I'm looking for a website that had users draw each letter of the alphabet with their mouse and then overlaid each drawing of a given letter on one another to create an "average" typeface that looked remarkably crisp and professional. What was the site? [more inside]
posted on Jul 27, 2007 - 8 answers

I want to read a book set in blackletter. Not just for titles 8212; I want blackletter for the text. Unfortunately I don't read German, nor a Northern European language, and I want to really read it, not just look at it, so it has to be a book written in English or French. I'd prefer a book from the past two centuries. [more inside]
posted on Jul 17, 2007 - 9 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 on Jun 27, 2007 - 12 answers

Fontfilter: What's the font used in Shakespeare's First Folio? [more inside]
posted on Jun 10, 2007 - 3 answers

I came across this typeface today and I really like it, but I can't figure out what it is. I am referring to the words "Campus Progress" in this link. Any suggestions? Thank you!
posted on May 18, 2007 - 5 answers

Why does type always look terrible in Photoshop CS2? [more inside]
posted on May 10, 2007 - 9 answers

Which typefaces survive savage photocopying? Are there any designed with this in mind? [more inside]
posted on Apr 15, 2007 - 18 answers

I find myself fascinated with the intricacies of typography, punctuation, character sets etc. What books should a newbie read to become a connoisseur on these matters? [more inside]
posted on Apr 11, 2007 - 15 answers

I have a ton of resume questions, but I'll stick to an easy one. What's a good font to use? [more inside]
posted on Apr 8, 2007 - 47 answers

I'd like to know what PC software is best to make this [nsfw] piece of motion typography animation. (previously on MeFi). A few guesses are After Effects or Director but I'm not sure. Anyone know?
posted on Feb 27, 2007 - 6 answers

Why do letters in the same font/typeface vary slightly in a printed book? [more inside]
posted on Feb 14, 2007 - 11 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 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 on Dec 14, 2006 - 5 answers

Calling fellow Typophiles: Can you help me with my next tattoo? As always, alot [more inside]
posted on Nov 7, 2006 - 10 answers

Font/Typography hounds! Trying to find a free Snellen Optotype style (font used in vintage eye charts) like this: [more inside]
posted on Oct 5, 2006 - 10 answers

Name that typeface: used on the Michelin road signs in France. I've tried all the usual Gothic suspects.
posted on Sep 24, 2006 - 10 answers

Where can I find typographic conventions for algebra? Specifically... [more inside]
posted on Aug 31, 2006 - 6 answers

Trouble with typesetting international text using Times New Roman on OS X? [more inside]
posted on Aug 10, 2006 - 5 answers

Harvard students, staff, faculty & visitors: Where's the good lettering? I'm looking for recommendations for the best engraved lettering, printing, calligraphy and other lettering on your campus in preparation for an upcoming visit. The type of stuff I am talking about: like the inscriptions on the Harvard Gates, or the Eric Gill piece downstairs in the memorial chapel. Any suggestions? For that matter, any typographic or chirographic must-sees in Boston and Cambridge overall?
posted on Jul 26, 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 on May 30, 2006 - 13 answers

Please help me identify this font! [more inside]
posted on May 15, 2006 - 8 answers

Calling all font mavens: What is the name of the font used in the "Shaft" logo? [more inside]
posted on Apr 26, 2006 - 4 answers

I am looking for examples of typographical layouts, with lots of random or not so random words. I've tried google, but I'm not sure what to search for. [more inside]
posted on Mar 31, 2006 - 11 answers

What fonts should we use in our newspaper design? [more inside]
posted on Mar 11, 2006 - 18 answers

How might choosing the wrong font for its customer communications adversely affect a company? [more inside]
posted on Mar 11, 2006 - 21 answers

Im hoping someone can identity two fonts from the cover of the Wilhem translation of the I Ching. [more inside]
posted on Mar 6, 2006 - 7 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 on Feb 21, 2006 - 17 answers

Unicode Filter - How do I go about combining diacritics in Unicode with pre-existing letters? I'm baffled. Win XP, using Word. I'm clueless, and I'm working with a deader than the proverbial doornail language (Hint - Middle Eastern Iranian language family).
posted on Feb 13, 2006 - 5 answers

What is the font used in the blue banner at the top of the facebook website? [more inside]
posted on Jan 30, 2006 - 8 answers