Recommended reading
Two of the main international font companies both have some very good resource sections aimed at helping you master basic typography:
- Monotype’s For Your Typographic Information
- Linotype’s Font Lounge
Inspiration
Have a look around on the web and get a feel for some great typography. Not only will you find a good variety of styles, but you can also see what other people consider good type. These are some good places to start:
- We Love Typography
- FormFiftyFive
- Resources for Inspirational Typography
- Typeneu.com
- Typographer.org
- Type Directors Club
- Typography Served
- David Airey’s list of typographic Flickr groups
- Typography on Behance
Terminology
If you want to find out more about typographic terminology or just want to look up a word, these are useful websites:
General articles
These are some articles with general tips for improving your typography:
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