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Munegascu: A typeface for writing the Monégasque language

News 4 minutes

The Munegascu project takes up the challenge of integrating an unlisted accent in a character, and making the writing of the Monegasque language easy thanks to an unprecedented OpenType trick. Compatible and universal, this character celebrates the link between typography and cultural heritage, contributing to the revitalization of a rich but threatened language.

An essential quality of typography reappears after 50 years of obscurity

Type tips 5 minutes

In the era of lead type, a typeface was always available in different design variations. The transition to digital had abolished this practice, which was nevertheless fundamental. It is now making a comeback with variable fonts and the concept of optical sizes.

The Legacy of Twen – An Interview with Serge Ricco

Interviews 14 minutes

Serge Ricco is the renowned art director who shaped Télérama and L’Obs for many years. In his latest book, he revives the revolutionary spirit of Twen and reveals why this German magazine from the 60s continues to inspire today’s art directors. This interview also delves into the references and vision of this insatiable magazine lover.

History of monetary symbols: the pound sterling (3)

Type tips 5 minutes

I initially thought of writing just three brief paragraphs about this well-known symbol. However, the writing of this article took the form of a genuine little investigation. Let’s delve into the history of the pound sterling.

My typographic cleaning routine of a text

Type tips 3 minutes

We’re not discussing a morning routine or a makeup routine here, but rather a typographic cleaning routine. It’s about how to clean up a text typographically before finalizing its layout.

History of currency symbols: the Euro (2)

Type tips 4 minutes

The euro was born in 1996 and entered our lives in 2002. Its symbol is now a familiar part of our world, but its implementation was not as straightforward as one might imagine.

History of currency symbols: the Dollar (1)

Type tips 2 minutes

Currency symbols are universal; they accompany us in all our transactions and find their way into all the writings of the world. However, their history sometimes eludes us. Let’s start this series by looking at the history of the Dollar.

The making of the 2022 Royaumont Festival poster

News 1 minute

As every year since 2015, the poster for the annual Royaumont Festival was created thanks to the combined efforts of Bruno Bernard, artistic director, Quentin Bertoux, photographer and Igor Szabason, public and communication director of the Foundation.

Uncover the potential of your fonts with OpenType features

Type tips 8 minutes

The OpenType format has considerably increased the potential of fonts… but how can we get the most out of these functions? Let’s look into the main OpenType features and how to activate them.

Roger Excoffon’s ultimate typeface

News 11 minutes

For the past few years, I have been working on the final typographical creation upon which Roger Excoffon had set himself. Originally, the typeface was to be published by Berthold in the 70s, but it never came to pass. What was initially a simple digital restoration exercise, has transformed over time into a real work of research; amazing, complex, and terribly exciting.