Typography

The Font Controversy: Ems, Percentages, Pixels & Points

November 18, 2006

To conclude these notes about fonts, I turn to the Great Size Debate. In summary, the controversy concerns what unit of measurement designers should use to size text.

More About Web Fonts: Basics and a Few Surprises

November 18, 2006

During my venture into typography, I collected a hodgepodge of information and tips on using type on the web. In the hope of making sense of it all, I've tried to organize these jottings.

Best Fonts for the Web

November 16, 2006

For years I've been meaning to put together a "cheat sheet" of fonts and font alternatives for quick selection but never got around to it.