*09.04.1956 → †08.12.2023 I’m not a writer, Jan was. I won’t be able do him even a fraction of justice the way he championed design. But I am still compelled to share a bit about him and our friendship. Jan Middendorp has been one of the most respected design writers since at least 2003 when I got interested in type. He was known for his well-researched articles, his reviews of typeface & conferences, his thoughtful interviews with other designers, and for his critiques of the design industry and politics. He penned, designed, and contributed to many books. A few include: Dutch Type is th ..read more

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This year we have three families in the Typodarium calendar! The first up is Show Me the Mono. Go check it out more now :) The post Show Me the Mono Day in Typodarium! appeared first on You Should Like Type Too ..read more

Ceramic W made around 2005/06. Photographed in 2022. Posted in 2023. The post Italic W appeared first on You Should Like Type Too ..read more

Ceramic R made around 2005/06. Photographed in 2022. Posted in 2023. The post Foamy R appeared first on You Should Like Type Too ..read more

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I just stumbled across Jonathan Lawrence’s site TypeHunting.com. It’s a collection of beautiful vintage type and lettering. I don’t need to say more, just go check it out now! The post TypeHunting.com appeared first on You Should Like Type Too ..read more

Last weekend I was lucky to get to finally attend my first Fontstand conference. This was the first IRL conference I’ve participated in for over three years and it was amazing to finally see old friends again. Simply revisiting The Hague and catching up with so many people I’ve missed were the primary highlights of the weekend. As for the presentations, there were many wonderful people and topics, but for sure my favorite was the very first one: Irma Boom. I’m a big fan of hers, I also love miniature books, and I’ve been kicking myself for years for not buying her last mi ..read more

This is an in progress design that will be coming out soon! The post Happy Traverse Day in Typodarium appeared first on You Should Like Type Too ..read more