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Posted by Scott Leisler | 11.10.09

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Serif. Sans Serif. Slab Serif. Wood Cut. Script. Display Type. Ornamental. Condensed. Extended. Hairline. Outline. Web Font. Pixel Font…

There are quite a few to pick from when working through a design strategy and process. Being a creative you get to learn how to identify them in major nerd fashion when they are on television, in a movie, or floating around all over the place. Does my wife think I’m cool that I can ruin every movie intro by naming the typeface used? No… But hey… I still have to try…

Check out typography.com to further geektify yourself with all the newest typefaces.

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