"My new typeface is ultra legible because I added an ending to the l, a bar on the I, my zero is crossed out." A post by @jf.porchez.com on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

"My new typeface is ultra legible because I added an ending to the l, a bar on the I, my zero is crossed out." A post by @jf.porchez.com on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

Yes: Not judging the result is not a side effect of generative AI, it is its main attraction: not learning is where you save time. Using these tools is saying that you refuse to learn from the process. Generative AI services know that the users expect to have their personal data used. ⬇️

LettError Type@letterror.bsky.social · last wk.

On process, criteria and generative AI letterror.com/ai

Can we design typefaces in the age of social media & AI? How can we regain control over the criteria that determine the quality of a new typeface? @jf.porchez.com (Extract of TypeCon 2026 talk)

Can we design typefaces in the age of social media & AI? How can we regain control over the criteria that determine the quality of a new typeface? @jf.porchez.com (Extract of TypeCon 2026 talk)

🔥 Enrol for #typeparis27 in Foundation or Expert levels. From 5 and 24 April 2027, with two sessions a day, each led by a tandem of two instructors, you will receive 224 hours of instruction! — Apply before the 14 January 2027!

🔥 Announcement 🔥 TypeParis’s type design programme is being revamped for 2027, reduced from 6 weeks to 3 weeks, with two levels and a new location in Menorca, Spain. typeparis.com/spring27 👋 Ready to join us for #typeparis27 — Apply before the 14 January 2027! 1-2

🤩Have a look to Kindling by Roxanne Lumaye Schuld, who received his #typeparis26 diploma. 🤩 typeparis.com/attendees 📌 Apply before the 14 March 2027 to #typeparis27

Didot set in Parisine. 😅

Didot set in Parisine. 😅

Thank you @typecon! #typecon2026 in Portland was great. This annual conference is crucial for the typography community.

In tribute to the eclipse that will take place today in eastern Europe, here is a map of 1764 that presents the course of the time. “Passage of the shadow of the moon through Europe in the central and annular solar eclipse that will be observed on April 1, 1764.” Cut by Lattré, Marie F. Source BnF.

In tribute to the eclipse that will take place today in eastern Europe, here is a map of 1764 that presents the course of the time. “Passage of the shadow of the moon through Europe in the central and annular solar eclipse that will be observed on April 1, 1764.” Cut by Lattré, Marie F. Source BnF.

Thank you @typecon! #typecon2026 in Portland was great. This annual conference is crucial for the typography community.

Dans Mastermind 2026/27 sur la BBC le 27 juillet 2026, la question posée: Qui a dessiné le caractère typographique Parisine en 1996? — James Hutton, spécialiste de Wes Anderson et de l'histoire du métro parisien, répond à tort: Jean Castex. La bonne réponse est dans la vidéo 😀

👀 NEW 👀 Art Mod! Geometric simplicity & Art Deco charm, designed by Jean François Porchez. 9 styles exclusively available at Typofonderie typofonderie.com

There is this demo of Apple Font Editor 2.0 by @marksimonson.bsky.social too. m.youtube.com/watch?v=rOwz...

Apple’s Ancient Font Editor 2.0 App: Full Demo

YouTube video by Mark Simonson

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Typofonderie: fonts & typography@typofonderie.com · 3mo ago

It’s how designing fonts started in the early 90s. vimeo.com/14758978

There is this demo of Apple Font Editor 2.0 by @marksimonson.bsky.social too. m.youtube.com/watch?v=rOwz...

Apple’s Ancient Font Editor 2.0 App: Full Demo

YouTube video by Mark Simonson

m.youtube.com

Typofonderie: fonts & typography@typofonderie.com · 3mo ago

It’s how designing fonts started in the early 90s. vimeo.com/14758978

The impact of Lloyd Reynolds in Portland on the professions around type design is immense. Glory to all those who transmit the art of calligraphy. www.reed.edu/calligraphy/...

The impact of Lloyd Reynolds in Portland on the professions around type design is immense. Glory to all those who transmit the art of calligraphy. www.reed.edu/calligraphy/...

We had many submissions and answered all of them (except the last 24 hours to answer). 🤩Very nice portfolios. 🫶Several very nice meetings with young designers full of enthusiasm. 🥇Which allowed us to select interns for the end of 2026. Do not hesitate to contact us again in 2027!

Typofonderie: fonts & typography@typofonderie.com · 3mo ago

Typofonderie Internship 2026 You are a student in a graphic design school, or specialized such as DSAA Design Typographique, EsadType, TypeCooper, TypeWest, TypeMedia, Reading MATD, Ecal, etc. 1-3

👀 NEW 👀 Art Mod! Geometric simplicity & Art Deco charm, designed by Jean François Porchez. 9 styles exclusively available at Typofonderie typofonderie.com

The typeface index, a comprehensive documentation of foundry types in West Germany. — Type classification — List of typefaces — Typefoundries — Type designers Etc. 👌 letterformarchive.org/wp-content/u...

The typeface index, a comprehensive documentation of foundry types in West Germany. — Type classification — List of typefaces — Typefoundries — Type designers Etc. 👌 letterformarchive.org/wp-content/u...

Jan Tschichold is one of the few designers to have radically changed his vision and practice in response to the reality of the war he was experiencing. His personal questioning is quite exemplary and forces us to reflect on our practices. creativepro.com/jan-tschicho...

Linotype machine in perfect working order and clean as on the first day. (In German.) tube.webcontact.de/w/bbTgQ4qDnf...

Film Ottmar-Mergenthaler-Museum

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It’s how designing fonts started in the early 90s. vimeo.com/14758978

Altsys Fontographer 3.5 on Mac OS 9

Legendary font editor, Altsys Fontographer, version 3.5, running on Mac OS 9. Fontographer is now owned by Fontlab Ltd., and runs natively on Mac OS X and Windows. Those videos are provided for histo...

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It’s how designing fonts started in the early 90s. vimeo.com/14758978

Altsys Fontographer 3.5 on Mac OS 9

Legendary font editor, Altsys Fontographer, version 3.5, running on Mac OS 9. Fontographer is now owned by Fontlab Ltd., and runs natively on Mac OS X and Windows. Those videos are provided for histo...

vimeo.com

“It is important to use your hands. That is what distinguishes you from a cow or a computer operator.” — Paul Rand This is becoming so crucial in the context of AI!

The #typeparis26 programme’s final phase saw global reviews, polishing, and completion of all typeface families. Specimens were designed, and final presentations prepared. As usual, the programme concluded with a well-deserved farewell party. 🤩 typeparis.com/tags/reports