And the typography of the era reflects these dramatic contrasts neatly, with the best typefaces of the 1940s forged between the twin pulls of tradition and forward-thinking. But looking at the ...

Any graphic designer worth their salt can tell you the best typeface for a new law practice in town is going to be drastically different than the typeface used for the local tattoo parlor.

A résumé, that piece of paper designed to reflect your best self, is one of the places where people still tend to use typeface to express themselves. It does not always go well, according to ...

If you’re just browsing, enjoy the journey. But if you’re looking for the best typeface to complete that perfect book cover you’re designing for a very famous client, pace yourself—it ...

get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox. Sign up "Typography is one ingredient in a pretty complicated presentation," Cyrus Highsmith, a typeface designer and author of the book ...

which typeface is the right typeface–easy to read, classy, and tonally appropriate for most books? Or at least, the best typeface most of the time? And to find out, I asked book and type ...

An eye-catching choice for best website font, Avenir's design is based upon the ubiquitous Futura (which was created as 'Die Schrift für die Neue Zeit' – 'the typeface for the New Time').

Any graphic designer worth their salt can tell you the best typeface for a new law practice in town is going to be drastically different than the typeface used for the local tattoo parlor.