I love fonts. I'm considering a little regular feature here... something about fonts... maybe with a page of set fonts. And links for y'all on where to find the fonts.Okay. Let me call them typefaces. Just this once.Typefaces. I love typefaces. I'm considering... oh nevermind. You get it.Here's one of my favorites... I use it a lot for manuscripts, because it isn't courier, but it has a nicely readable manuscript quality. Officina Serif. Take a look.ITC Officina Serif VolumeWhen ITC Officina was first released in 1990~ as a paired family of serif and sans serif faces in two weights with italics~ it was intended as a workhorse typeface for business correspondence. But the typeface proved popular in many more areas than correspondence. Erik Spiekermann~ Officina's designer and the founder of MetaDesign in Berlin~ says~ Once Officina got picked up by the trendsetters to denote 'coolness'~ it had lost its innocence. No pretending anymore that it only needed two weights for office correspondence. As a face used in magazines and advertising~ it needed proper headline weights and one more weight in between the original Book and Bold. To add the new weights and small caps~ Spiekermann collaborated with Ole Schaefer~ director of typography and type design at MetaDesign. The extended ITC Officina family now includes Medium~ Extra Bold~ and Black weights with matching italics-all in both Sans and Serif-as well as new small caps fonts for the original Book and Bold weights.Tags: font | officina | officinaserif | typeface. [...]
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Officina Serif a good choice for me?
- Oh, Officina Serif is like that trusty pair of jeans you always reach for. It's so versatile and fits almost anywhere, from fancy invites to a professional report. Plus, it's got a really friendly vibe, don't you think?
- Is there a big difference between Officina Serif and other serif fonts?
- Totally! Officina Serif has this unique balance of being serious yet approachable. It's not as 'formal' as some serifs, which is why I love using it for things that need a bit of personality while still being classy.
- Can Officina Serif be used for both print and digital?
- Yes, Officina Serif is like a chameleon! It works great on paper and looks amazing on screens too. I guess that's why it's so popular among designers who want consistency across different mediums.
- How does Officina Serif complement other fonts?
- Oh, it pairs beautifully with sans-serifs! Imagine Officina Serif as your reliable, steady friend, perfectly complementing a more modern font. It just creates this harmonious balance that's really pleasing to the eye.
- Is Officina Serif suitable for large blocks of text?
- Definitely! Since Officina Serif is easy to read, it’s awesome for any long-form content. Your eyes won’t get tired, and it keeps things engaging, which is super important for me—and probably you too!