In what order did different fonts develop +

from which cultures?

First ever font!The first typeface was created by Johannes Gutenberg for his movable type press.

His font was designed in the style of Gothic Blackletter. This was so that books printed by Johannes could still look like the books from around that time which were handwritten instead of printed.

This font was created around 1436-50!!

First Roman Font!

After Johannes’ creation, even more people began to create their own typefaces.

The next influential styles to arrive were ‘Roman’ + ‘Italics’. The first true Roman typeface was created by Nicholas Jenson around 1460!

Now for more common fonts!

Times New Roman

Serif typeface

It was originally commissioned by ‘The Times’ newspaper.Created by Victor Lardent.It made its first appearance in The Times on the 3rd of October, 1932.Still used in a lot of printed books today.

1932

“One of the most widely used typeface in history!”

1955 Courier

Monospaced Slab Serif typeface

Designed by Howard Kettler in 1955.

IBM commissioned the design of the original Courier typeface. However, they decided not to copyright protect or secure legal exclusivity of the font.“Designed to resemble the output from a strike-on typewriter”

1965 ImpactSans Serif typeface

Designed by Geoffrey Lee in 1965.It was released by the ‘Stephenson Blake Foundary’.This font has very thick lettering with very narrow spacing – compressed-looking.

The font was created mainly for headlines and titles.

Been included on Microsoft computers since ’98.

1982 ArialSans Serif typeface

Created by a team of 10, lead by Robin Nicholas (from Kent!) and Patricia Saunders.

Many different styles of this font, e.g.: italic, bold, bold italic…Now known as a ‘system font’.

One of the most used typeface families in the world!

1991 Century GothicGeometric Sans Serif typeface

Designed for Monotype Imaging in 1991.

The typeface design is inspired by Sol Hess’s ‘Twentieth Century’ font.However, that was drawn between 1937 and 1947. Century Gothic has been inspired by older font design!

1993 Georgia

Transitional Serif typeface

Designed by Matthew Carter for Microsoft!It was created in 1993. However, it wasn’t actually released for a few extra years, in 1996.

It was created to look clear at any size on a computer screen.

It’s very much like Times New Roman

1994 Tahoma

Humanist Sans Serif typeface

Designed by Matthew Carter for Microsoft in 1994.First designed as a Bitmap font.Been used as the default type setting in quite a lot of cases! E.g.: Skype, Windows 2000 + XP

1994 ComicSans

Sans Serif typeface

Designed by Vincent Connare.It was released by Microsoft in 1994.

Should only be used in informal work.This typeface has been greatly criticized due to its childlike style!

“Designed to imitate the look of comic book lettering”

1996 Verdana

Humanist Sans Serif typeface

Designed by Matthew Carter and released in 1996.This was another typeface to be created for Microsoft!

Designed to be easily readable on computer screens at any size.Another font to be included in the Microsoft operating

system!

Basic structure of type anatomy +why does it apply?

Anatomy of a typeface…

Understanding type + type anatomy can help greatly when working on a project.

One of the main things it allows you to do, is pick the most ideal font for the work you’re currently doing. As you know all about the differences in typefaces + the differences these can make to work, you can be very picky with the fonts

you choose.

“Think about the size + shape of the fonts for each project” (designshack.net)

For example:For an organised feel, stick to the baseline rule. If you’re wanting to create

disarray + work freely, stray from the baseline rule.

“For digital projects, select fonts from the standard set to ensure that your project has the look you intended.”

You also have to make sure the typeface is readable. However, if you understand the anatomy rules, it will help you to perfect all these details!

With thanks to Mr. Wikipedia!