Fontroduction- A tool for designers {Type Tools}

Drawn From Type was originally started with the mindset to bring to light the beauty of the illustrated word. Whilst I am a lover of all things typographic, I must confess- I am a slight if not complete amateur. I am not a trained graphic designer, I studied one class in typography in University and (god help me) I hated it. I don't really know the technical terms used for the 'bodies' of letters and I really would not have a clue about classifying a font. I use Arial a lot in my day job.

But that being said, I do not believe that you have to have this backing of knowledge in order to truly appreciate the beauty of type. Just as you dont have to be a prima ballerina to love watching the ballet. I cant sing to save my life but pen me down for a glee marathon any day. Yes, I am revealing somewhat embarrassing facets of my taste and personality but hopefully you get the point.

The point is this: you dont have to know everything to know you like something. But it sure helps. And Fontroduction is a new tool designed by Ian Obermuller to give type lovers a quick run down with the added bonus of shnazzy design. The website is easy to navigate through and possesses a clean and minimal layout. With fun (yes readers, fun!) details like rolling your mouse over letters to reveal their terminology (stems, counters, bowls oh my), Fontroduction is cool little website that I would definitely reccomend stopping by. There is even a conclusion portion of the site that comes complete with a list of recommended type links to visit and continue your type loving. Don't mind if I do.