Typography

ARTICLES


The Future of Web Fonts

A great article by Viljami Salminen about the future of web fonts

Your Body Text Is Too Small

Why website body text should be bigger, and ways to optimize it

Methods for Controlling Spacing in Web Typography

Ever wondered how to control the spacing in your web fonts? It can be pretty tricky, but this article has you covered

Bold or Italic

How to improve your writing style using bold and italics

Webfonts on the Prairie

A look into the current state of web fonts of the web today

Typography is impossible

The practical guide to why laying out type never quite does what you want

Tools And Resources For A More Meaningful Web Typography

A useful article that brings you a great list of tools and resources for your next web project.

The New Web Typography

Robin Rendle asks the question "If we were to make guidelines for setting text on the web, what form should those rules take?"

A More Modern Scale for Web Typography

Jason Pamental explains why the proportions of your body, headers & measure deserve as much attention as margins, floats & media queries.

Better web typography in 13 simple steps

This article on the Creative Bloq website explores a few basic tips to improve your web typography.

Choosing web fonts: 15 expert tips

Another great article on the Creative Bloq website which discusses 15 expert web typography tips.

Great Examples Of Web Typography

Choosing typefaces is an integral part of every web design project. This Smashing Magazine articles dives into the areas you should avoid if you wish to make a mistake on your next typographic venture.

Typography on the Web

What is typography? In this Web Standards Curriculum article you'll discover exactly why typography is limited on the web.

Font Smoothing in Webkit and Firefox

David Walsh runs through font smoothing in webkit and firefox.

Font Smoothing Explained

This article discusses font smoothing, a feature that significantly affects the final look of a type on screen.

The State of Web Type

The Opera dev team reveal the current state of web type.

Dashes in Web Typography

A simple introduction into dashes in web typography.

Scale & Rhythm in Typography

This article explores how the intertwined typographic concepts of scale and rhythm can be effect the feel of a web page.

The Typographic Scale

A great introduction into understanding typographic scale.

The Mathematical Symphony of Typography

The great guide about readable web typography.

The Best Free Alternatives to the Most Popular Fonts

Look no further for a list of great free font alternatives here.

A History of Typeface Styles & Type Classification

This article can help you identify a typeface style can help you make educated design decisions and choose the best font for your work.

26 digital typography rules for beginners

A beginners guide to digital typography.

Variable Fonts for Responsive Design

This great article on the List Apart blog discusses flexible and responsive typefaces.

Typeface Mechanics

A guide to understanding typeface mechanics.

Truly Fluid Typography With vh And vw Units

Embrace fluid typography in your next project.

Viewport Unit Based Typography

A guide to working with viewport based units.

Animated Typographic Cheet Sheet

Need to learn your 'ears' from your 'tails'? Check out this animated typography cheet sheet.

Typography for User Interfaces

An in-depth article by Viljami Salminen about Typograhy for User Interfaces.