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Butterick's Practical Typography

Butterick's Practical Typography

A comprehensive online guide to the principles and rules of typography

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  • Scott Forbes
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    “Basic principles of typography explained in a way that not only tells you the rules for making your writing look better on the page (or the monitor), but also tells you the “why” behind each rule so that you can make informed decisions on your own.”

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    “helpful section on &s and more, saving for later”

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  • Lulu Lefferts
    Lulu Lefferts

    “Oh, how I love this site! It was my best friend in my early typesetting days.”

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