Typographica’s Favorite Typefaces of 2008

Today Typographica.org released their fifth annual accounting of the best in new typeface design 2008. The ever-increasing quality in type design these days — the new “golden age” of type — has caused this year’s list to supersede previous lists in many ways. In accordance with the increased number of worthy choices, more contributors have offered their opinion than ever before. From type educators to expert users of type, type critics, type historians, type technicians, and type designers themselves, a wide range of relevant perspectives are presented for consideration.

Above 3 selected type specimen, from left to right: ‘Modern Suite’ by Nick Shinn, ‘Lakeside’ by Mark Simonson, ‘Bree’ by José Scaglione & Veronika Burian.

Read the complete article and view specimens of all selected typefaces on: 
new.typographica.org