“The shapes of letters do not derive their beauty from any sensual or sentimental reminiscences. No one can say that the O’s roundness appeals to us only because it is like that of an apple or of a girl’s breast or of the full moon. Letters are things, not pictures of things.”
A comprehensive account of the author's life, covering their early years, significant events, and personal reflections. more
Eric Gill, born on February 22, 1882, was a renowned typeface creator from the United Kingdom. His works have had a profound impact on modern typography, particularly his sans-serif fonts. Gill's contributions to typography have made him one of the most important type designers of the 20th century. more
“Legibility, in practice, amounts simply to what one is accustomed to.”
“Cities collect people, stray and lost and deliberate arrivants.”
“Canada's most important -- that is to say consequential -- modern voice.”