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MyFonts Creative Characters: Nick Curtis
Posted by TimSlavin at May 20, 2008
"When we learn to read and write, the process is vitally dependent on letterforms--learning to distinguish one from another, learning their sounds and their shapes--but the act of "appreciating" the diverse forms is practical, rather than aesthetic. Thus, at some point in the process of learning to read and write, the medium fades into the background, and the message becomes the focus of our attention. Or, put another way, we are taught to pay attention to what is being said in print, but not how it's being said."
I'd also add that some people are attuned to letterforms while many are not. From MyFonts.com, an interview with prolific typographer Nick Curtis. Read his biography and see his fonts here. He also has a huge catalog of free fonts listed at FontFreak, including a wonderful script font, Quiggly Wiggly which is based on type he found on a toothpick wrapper. And I think his website is Nick's Fonts, although in a very contrarian way the site refuses to have any about us or contact information to make sure. But the site does have an excellent list of typography links worth checking out.
This is a fun and enlightening interview with lots of examples and drafts to pick over. And it's a nice life to imagine, especially the ability to spend time researching old type at places like the Smithsonian.
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