“When a type design is good it is not because each individual letter of the alphabet is perfect in form, but because there is a feeling of harmony and unbroken rhythm that runs through the whole design, each letter kin to every other and to all.”
Quote by Frederic Goudy
Work
Typologia: Studies in Type Design & Type Making, with Comments on the Invention of Typography, the First Types, Legibility, and Fine Printing
Typologia delves into the evolution of type design and type making, offering insights into the foundational aspects of typography. It examines the development of the first types, the factors influencing legibility, and the techniques involved in fine printing. more
Author
Frederic Goudy
Frederic Goudy (March 8, 1865 - May 11, 1947) was an American type designer who is renowned for his significant contributions to typography and his enduring influence on the field. He was born in Illinois, USA, and passed away in 1947. more
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