Tagged “typeface”

Last time I tried Source Code Pro as my monospaced typeface for code examples in blog posts, it didn’t work out. When viewed in Firefox it would only render in black meaning that I couldn’t display it in white on black for blocks of code. This led to me conceding defeat and using something simpler.

It now looks like I can try Source Code Pro again because the issue has been resolved. This is great news!

So, I should grab the latest release and give it another go. Actually, for optimum subsetting and performance I reckon in this case I can just download the default files from Source Code Pro on Google Webfonts Helper and that’ll give me the lightweight woff2 file I need.

I’d also mentioned the other day that I was planning to give Source Serif another bash so if everything works out, with these two allied to my existing Source Sans Pro I could have a nice complimentary set.

Here’s a nice demo page for Source Serif 4 which illustrates its versatility.

Source Serif is an open-source typeface for setting text in many sizes, weights, and languages. The design of Source Serif represents a contemporary interpretation of the transitional typefaces of Pierre-Simon Fournier. Additionally, Source Serif has been conceived as a friendly companion to Paul D. Hunt’s Source Sans.

Back when I first started using Source Sans Pro for text for my personal website, I tried pairing it with Source Serif for headings. It didn’t quite work for me then but the typeface seems to have undergone some changes in the interim and also now comes with a variable font option. I might give it another spin.

At the time of writing, my personal website uses the typeface Source Sans Pro and has done for around two years. I already employ a number of its cool features however this lovely demo page provides further inspiration.

Source Sans Pro is a versatile typeface designed particularly for user interfaces. Its letterforms are slightly condensed allowing them to fit into tight spaces within a UI, and remain well-defined even at small sizes.

I might consider going back to using Source Serif Pro for headings again, too.

(via @stugoo)

Braille Institute launch a new, free typeface promising greater legibility and readability for low vision readers.

What makes it different from traditional typography design is that it focuses on letterform distinction to increase character recognition, ultimately improving readability.

via @brucel

Jakarta Sans is a nice-looking Open Source (so free to use) typeface which I reckon I could use at some point.

(via @css)

BLOKK is a font for quick mock-ups and wireframing for clients who do not understand latin.

A cool idea here, which gives you “block” versions of the words in your lorem ipsum text, at the same width.

However at this point I do need to remind myself that designing and wireframing with real content is always better.

Although FS Split started out as a project to create a fresh, modern new sans, it has developed into a broad type family that can bring so much variety to everything from magazines and packaging to websites and branding. The conflicting yet harmonising nature of sans and serif should give designers the tools they need to be both bold and subtle, eclectic and ordinary, contemporary and classic.