Computer Modern: engineered letters

Article Abstract:

The term 'modern', in typography, refers to a style that is actually two centuries old. A widely used modern face is Computer Modern, by Donald Knuth, a professor of computer science at Stanford University. Computer Modern is a reinterpretation of American Monotype No. 8A, a face that is favored for mathematical books and journals because it includes an extensive selection of mathematical signs and symbols. Computer Modern is written in Metafont, a computer language, which was developed by Knuth for typeface design. Knuth has placed his Computer Modern programs in the public domain and has published an analysis of them.

Knuth, Donald

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Cooper Black: on display

Article Abstract:

Cooper Black is a 'display face', a typeface that is useful for display typography in circumstances where visibility is more important than legibility. Cooper Black was created by Oswald Bruce Cooper, a well-known Chicago commercial-lettering artist. Display faces, such as Cooper Black, appear in headlines, titles, labels, or short messages, which do not require extended reading. The history and uses of this typeface, which is called 'friendly', 'thick', and 'pillowy', are described and discussed.

Layout, Cooper, Oswald Bruce

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