Expanding on last week's post, I want to share what I learned from Ewan Clayton's lecture for the Type@Cooper program, "What is Text? What is Writing?" I highly recommend watching the entire talk (warning: it's an hour long, but worth it). Ewan is a calligrapher, writer and teacher who has extensive knowledge of letterforms and writing. His talk discusses the relationship between humans and writing.
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Why Handwriting is Important, Part 1
When I was younger, I liked to change aspects of my handwriting every now and then. I went through many different phases: one year I tried out a two-story a; another year I decided to make straight descenders on my lowercase y, g and q. I even tried writing in all caps at one point in college.
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Ghost Signs in Richmond
Richmond, Virginia is full of history. You can see it from the cobblestone streets to the classic architecture. My favorite relics in this city are the ghost signs speckled throughout.
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Bézier Like a Pro
Dayumm girl, did you play Major League Baseball? 'Cause I can't handle those curves. I don't remember exactly when I discovered these tricks about Bézier curves, but let me tell you — they're life-changing. Not only can you work faster but your curves look so much better.
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What's Overshoot and When Do I Use It?
If you're serious about lettering and typography, you may have heard of the term "overshoot." If you haven't heard of it, take notes because it's a small detail that can make a world of difference.
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