Typography Tools on the Web

I've been finding a lot of simple, yet valuable tools online lately. They each work in their own way to get the finer details into focus for designing websites, app or even typefaces. Some, for details that are often missed.

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Typography in a small town

Between historical buildings, small shops and services, and some cute eateries the small mileage offers quite a bit of signage and charm to share. 

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Lettering Practice Sheet

I've been moving right along in the LearnLettering.com starter class for a few days now and decided to create a printable for each typeface I want to use in my deliberate practice. So far, I'm starting with the typefaces suggested in the lessons so I figured it might be helpful to share the PDF for others using this technique.

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Crayola Light Up Tracing Pad Review

I have been needing a better solution for tracing for lettering practice and so in doing research I learned that there are light up tracing pads in addition to the typical light box I was picturing. They are less expensive and potable. I knew this was the way I wanted to go since I move my creative space all the time. I then learned the Crayola has a tracing pad that many professional artists recommended as a viable solution. I decided to try it out and ordered one on Amazon for $23.

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Can Tools Inspire Us?

Typically inspiration is sparked before a tool is ever used, and most experts tell you that is the right way to maintain proper focus for a project with a measurable goal. Don't rely on your tools to create anything of great impact. While I agree with this approach - concepts must be strong and proper tools used to deliver, of course all tools are still just just that, tools do get the job done.

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