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What's in a font?

Apr 17, 2019
Lately, a lot of brands are embracing a minimalist look.
Lately, a lot of brands are embracing a minimalist look.
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A typeface for programmers

Feb 22, 2016
For computer programmers, it can be hard to find the right type.
 <span>Examples of Operator typeface</span>
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Survey results: What's your type?

Apr 14, 2014
We asked: Why is your favorite font your favorite font?

On Helvetica and U.S. government spending

Mar 28, 2014
A 14-year-old kid in Pittsburgh has found a way to save the federal government $136 million.

Tennessee city sets its sights on its very own typeface

Mar 8, 2012
The city of Chattanooga, Tenn., wants to join a growing list of U.S. cities with its own typeface to be used in everything from stationary to street signs.

Changing your font could save you money

Apr 7, 2010
You might remember the story reporter Ashley Milne-Tyte did on a push to clarify ink cartridge labels so that costs are more transparent to...