Frere-Jones Typeface Mechanics: how to design a new typeface

Typeface designer Frere-Jones reveals a few secrets in his blog about designing a typeface. He shows how square and round shapes influence each other and why letters such as the ´o´ have to be larger than for example the ´a´to keep the right balance. With typography being increasingly recognised as part of the quality and success of content and design this is definitely something to bear in mind when choosing a typeface.