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Funniest font names

Who knew that the font industry has so much freedom that there is barely any naming convention? Some script designers seem to enjoy picking funny names for their fonts, as a reflection of their playful personality. We came across some funny, interesting font name choices, that seem to be in perfect …

What if countries were fonts?

It’s a known fact that all countries have their own unique personality. Whether we’re talking about Italy and its picturesque landscapes, France and its bohemian atmosphere or the famous Greek hospitality, we have a clue about what to expect when going on a trip. However, have you ever t…

True Hipster Fonts

The hipster subculture is inspiring to all industries, including for us. Hence, we came up with the idea of making a hipster investigation for trendy fonts.

5 fonts used in cartoons

We grew up with them and are still utterly fascinated every time we come across them on TV. Without any doubt, we believe that they are the best and nothing will ever measure up to them. 90’s cartoons are still very much alive in our heart and they always seem to put a smile on our faces. Thei…

3 Raw Fonts Inspired by Game of Thrones

We are all aware that a huge number of people are watching Game of Thrones at the moment. But do you actually know the numbers behind? As of 2019, before season 8 comes out, 30 million people were watching the series! While you are waiting for the next season to air, we GOT inspired and wish to pres…

Magazines of the world

The world of glossy magazines fascinates us all. They keep us posted with the latest news, they have a status-quo and they look premium. Plus, they were all innovations in their time and this thanks to people who stood out from the crowd. Let’s find out more about some of the most famous magaz…

Principle #8: all about that script

When it comes to a more personal, human touch when talking about fonts, our thoughts fly right away to script lettering. Inspired by our handwriting, script first appeared as a font in the eighteenth century. But how did it become so popular and how can it be used? With no further ado, let’s d…

Principle #7: serifs and brackets

By know, you probably know all about fonts, serifs and lack of serifs. And because of this, today we’re not going to focus on defining serif and non serif fonts. However, the main character behind our talk are serifs. Fonts with serifs have been around since Roman times, when stories were bein…

Principle #6: ascenders and descenders

Imagination made us wonder: are humans and letters similar? If you really think about it, you might find lots of similarities. Some are tall and some are short. Some are round and some are slim. And, surprisingly, both humans and letters have ups and downs. People have good days and bad days, while …

Are the oldest fonts still alive?

Fonts have been around for as long as people have mastered the art of using together pen and paper. Initially created and written by hand, they became widely spread alongside with the invention of the printing press. However, some fonts that date way before the 15th century are still considered litt…