Archive for November, 2007

In the beginning was the …

Published on November 29, 2007 in General. 3 Comments

The 1 & only again…, originally uploaded by pauldhunt.

… well, it’s not quite a word, but someday it’ll be able to make any word! (In the Latin Script, that is) So what is this drawing of? It’s my very feeble sketching abilities trying to depict what my typeface project will look like. This is definitely not a tight sketch. However, this is the only sketch i made before I embarked upon the process of digitization. I have filled several small book pages with even feebler attempts at calligraphy so as to have a point of reference for what I hope will be a nice, pen-informed typeface for Sanskrit research. I’m bound to have my hands full with the brief I’ve cut out for myself. Wish me luck!

More Typo-Toy Love from Etsy

Published on November 18, 2007 in General. 3 Comments

Okay, I will admit it. I am an Etsy addict. For those of you who don’t know what what Etsy is, it is an online marketplace, whose motto is: “Buy, Sell, and Live Handmade.” Many of the items listed on the site are one of a kind, which is very cool. At the moment, I’m particularly hooked on plushy toys. Imagine my delight when i stumbled upon Monsieur Virgule (pictured above), his wife Madame Virgule, and their pup Comma-Dog. I hope one of you snaps them up before they’re gone!

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Shameless Self-(re)Promotion

Published on November 3, 2007 in General. 1 Comment

I was rather pleased to see a mention of Underground Pro in this month’s Rising Stars newsletter from MyFonts.com. It was good to finally see a some constructive comments on the type family rather than just a regurgitation of the general press release that was sent out when Underground was first released. I also think the newsletter’s usage of the type for their font sample (shown in thumbnail above) has been the best I have seen to show off some of the features of the font system. I need to find out who is responsible for the newsletter so I can send him (or her) an nice, big, warm “thank you!”

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