Typography

I’ve developed some habits over the years when it comes to the display of text in a design with the aim of readability and aesthetic balance. And it feels like it could be useful to document this.

A look at type that features prominent cuts or tapering into the type and a variety of recommendations you can use in your designs.

Understand the differences between kerning and tracking, along with how and when to use them.

How to choose a legible typeface for paragraphs. Covers the key factors to consider: x-height, contrast, width, and the context in which the type will be read.

A beginner’s guide to the essentials of web typography. Covers choosing a harmonious type scale, setting a comfortable line height, and ideal line lengths.