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U&lc Issue: 41.1.2
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The nature of the type world keeps changing. And any online publication is, by definition, about change. U&lc Online began life as an online companion to U&lc, ITC’s award-winning magazine; from here on in, it will begin a new life, in a new format, as ITC’s online voice. Expect the unexpected.
U&lc Online is ITC’s international journal of graphic design and digital media. U&lc Online needs no subscription; it’s part of the ITC web site, itcfonts.com. To read U&lc Online, just bookmark this page and check it out every month. |
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Discretionary Ligatures
More on ligatures, those special multi-letter characters that are designed to add visual interest to your work. In Part 2 we look at discretionary ligatures, which can give ordinary text a sense of elegance, tradition, or just plain fun. |
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Standard Ligatures
Like chocolate and peanut butter, some letters seem meant to be combined – which is one of the reasons ligatures were invented. These characters combine two or more letters into a single cohesive unit. OpenType has provided the opportunity for type designers to include many of these special characters into their fonts. Read on to learn more about them… |
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Bodoni (PDF)
The Bodoni type style is not an all-purpose workhorse. It is, rather, a high-strung thoroughbred. Most interpretations are exceptionally handsome designs that perform best within a narrow range of functions, but in these they performs like few others can. |
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Tips for Scripts
With such a variety of script fonts at our disposal, at times designers can use them incorrectly. Here are useful tips for implementing them properly in your next design – sparingly and with care. |
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Top 5 Type Tips for 2009
Do you have trouble remembering those pesky type conventions that seem minor to the layperson, yet keep your design projects looking professional? Here are five guidelines you can use as a quick reference to ensure your next layout is up to par. |
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Spacing type in Word and Pages
What should you do when a boss or client demands you apply your design skills to files from Microsoft® Word or Apple® Pages® word processing applications? Although it is not the best scenario in which to exercise your typographic skills, there are ways to get around the spacing problems these programs present. |
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Festive Fonts
Fa la la fonts! Elegant, casual or calligraphic: one of these fine script fonts is sure to set the right tone for your holiday creations. ’Tis the season to create your own cards, invitations and personalized gifts with style. |
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Importing Text
Still stuck on the old copy and paste method of bringing text into a new design document? Save time – and formatting – by importing text instead. Whether you’re using Adobe InDesign or QuarkXPress, follow these simple steps to become an importing expert. |
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Franklin Gothic (PDF)
Although it has taken more than 100 years, what began life as a single-weight typeface is evolving into a very large – and exceptionally useful – typeface family, Franklin Gothic. |
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OpenType Features
OpenType fonts often contain a treasure trove of typographic options. Discover some easy ways to enhance your typography by taking advantage of discretionary ligatures, swashes or titling alternates – to name just a few. |
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Helvetica: Old and Neue
This classic has both stood the test of time and changed with the technological times. Learn why the original Helvetica® design was changed in 1983 to yield the updated Neue Helvetica® design and see how subtle differences can sometimes have a strong impact. |
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Nonbreaking Hyphens
Take charge of your hyphens. To produce top-notch typography, don’t let your design application hyphenate phone numbers, URLs or proper names. Master these simple steps to show your hyphens who’s boss. |
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