But there are plenty of places where typography lovers can apply Helvetica. In this case, we are going to look at some of the small movies that have been made featuring the font prominently, sometimes as the main focus.

1. Helvetica the Movie

This film was made as a project to wish the font a happy 50th birthday. What I found most interesting was that the stop-motion format that shows people cutting and taking slices of cake made in the shape of the typeface reminded me a lot of those old scenes from “Sesame Street.” Even the new episodes use the ’90s retro scenes that are nearly identical. That makes me wonder if the maker intended that. If so, they did it well.

2. Helvetica in Motion

Mike Parker is well known for his understanding of typography and general design methods, which is why he is one of the most quoted people in the industry. Evan Shuster used a clip from one of his interviews as a voice-over for this interesting kinetic typography video that shows the words soaring in Helvetica as the font is explained. It is beautifully done and shows that you really can keep it simple and still get great results.

3. Typography Animation

This is a short history lesson for anyone who is interested in the life of Helvetica creator Max Miedinger and the making of this popular typeface. It presents all the facts in fast-moving kinetic typography, which is great, and there is a lot to see. But it moves a little fast, so honestly, it could have benefited from finding a smoother pace to allow the viewer to more easily read without rushing.

4. Design Sustainability

While it has nothing to do with Helvetica, this typography video uses that font. The message is a change is needed in design culture as well as priorities that emphasize sustainability. The ideas are connected through a single video made by TEDify.org. It is very interesting to hear different designers from all over the world speaking about the same need for a shift in focus.

5. Anatomy of the Typeface

The creator of this piece was a student whose assignment was to marry the concept of the video along with the chosen font, in this case, Helvetica. He goes through an informative rundown of the typeface, with a breakdown of the “anatomy.” It is short, but well made.

6. Typographic Motion Design

This is sadly short, and I would have liked to see more, given how good the 10 seconds of the test are. It takes a small audio clip that explains the change in font, which is described as more “machined,” that led to Helvetica. It gives a nice representation of moving cogs along with this idea.

7. Helvetica in HD

Asked to make an animation opening for a hypothetical film based on a typeface, this university project made a fantastic video clip using motion typography. It reminds me a lot of those ’60s spy or secret agent movies, and it uses the names of the artists involved in the creation and evolution of Helvetica as the cast. This video is very clever, well made and funny.

8. Kinetic Typography

This is a simple kinetic typography clip that uses voice-overs from the design informational film “Helvetica.” There isn’t anything special here, but the basic concept is solid. They also use some gorgeous effects that really make the overall result, such as the shadows under the lettering as it moves across screen. The quotes used are also excellent.

9. Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan is one of the most famous voices of the past, and his songs are still as relevant today as they once were – perhaps more so. Using Dylan’s “Subterranean Homesick Blues,” the creator of this piece used Helvetica to create a simple motion typography video of the lyrics. He manages to get the best parts of the song, which is an added bonus.

10. Helvetica

A gentle piano solo, drifting Helvetica font with 3-D effects and soothing motions … don’t watch this while working, or you will find yourself falling asleep. It is extremely relaxing and quite pretty, even if it is fairly basic and not a whole lot is shown.

What are some of your favorite Helvetica videos? Let us know in the comments.

More than just a font, typographic art has become a movement on the online world. From creation of new lettering to the use of those fonts on website design to more clearly altered context or providing visual appeal, you can’t get away from it. CSS makes it easier than ever to manipulate and utilize typography for your web designs.

Tools to use CSS typography pop up every so often, but not all of them are as great as others. Here is a collection of excellent typography-related, CSS-compatible applications for you to use in your own work.

1. Font Tester

Font Tester is a useful little tool that will give you the ability to directly compare different fonts without having to go page to page. Instead, it puts them beside each other to see all at once. You get a nice, clear view that focuses well on details. This is one of the better tools for this purpose, and it is easy (and free) to use.

2. Typograph

Drag-and-drop applications, especially those with a simple interface for users, are fantastic. This app uses that design, allowing you to put everything on a single grid to determine web layout. It tries hard to be an all-in-one program, so you can limit the other tools you have to use.

There are some nice calculators and measurements included, which is fantastic. But otherwise, there are no frills here.

3. Typographic Grid

If you don’t like making your own CSS grids, you can usually find more than just a few available on the web premade. This one was done by designer Chris Coyier set to a vertical rhythm and made to give a basic platform for beginners. It won’t be much good for advanced users who want to create a more complex CSS font.

But it is perfect for something simple, especially if you can make your own grid but just don’t feel like doing it. It is even better if you can’t and will give you a starting point for making your own in the future.

4. Serif Font Search

Font searches are rare, at least when it comes to finding one that is of any real use. This search allows you to name the characteristics of a font, and it will do a search for anything that most closely matches. It is a great way of narrowing down your typography needs and finding something you really want.

Think of it as the perfect place to start if you only sort of know what you are wanting in a font but you would like to see examples that embody those needs.

5. CSS-Typeset Matrix

You can better come up with measurements using this tool. The matrix provides you with the ability to set your parameters and then do measurements based on pixels instead of more traditional methods. This might be helpful if you are planning to integrate the CSS typography into a previously formed website or design.

6. PXtoEM

The standard units of measurement for CSS typography are PX, %, PT or EM. But you can’t always start where you want. So if you are looking for a good conversion tool, this one will cleanly convert them to any format you need. It’s great if you want to have the same typography in more than one unit of measurement for later use or samples.

7. Baseline

The best part about this application is the tool that allows you to see some of the latest experimentation done with the still-new HTML5. Working off of a baseline grid, this is a great app because of the CSS reset as well as many other features that have made it one of the more popular tools on the web.

8. Typetester

You can use this tool to basically look at and play around with fonts you already have laying around on your computer or flash drive. Just upload them onto the app and change the size, the spacing, the line grid and more. It is easy to use, and while it’s limited in comparison to some software, it is nice for light tweaking.

9. TypeNavigator

With a preset questionnaire of sorts, you can find any font name by answering queries about the look, with specific details in mind.

Once it narrows down the list, you can usually get pretty good results. It also gives a list of possibilities, which is perfect if you are interested in seeing similar fonts you might prefer.

10. WhatTheFont

A nice, easy-to-use tool that you will be sure to love, this is a photo-recognition application. You take a picture of any font you like, then upload it into the app.

It will go through a list of cataloged letters to give you the name. This is fun to use when you are out and looking at things like posters and want to remember the font used for future reference.

Conclusion

CSS typography is all the rage and growing in popularity by the day. What are some of your favorite tools that can be used to this end? Let us know in the comments.

You most see an example of this in old games, such as on the Atari or early Nintendo models. They opted for a pixel font that was made up of bold blocks, and if you have ever played Space Invaders or Asteroids, you will know exactly what I am talking about. It gave us our first glimpse of what we could expect in the future, though of course we have advanced well beyond that point now.

But in the last few years we have seen a resurgence of so-called ‘classic’ fonts being used in typography projects, websites and print designs. With the geek culture so popular, and technology becoming a regular part of our lives, we routinely see throwbacks to the retro days of game and computer design. Pixel fonts are a great example of this.

If you want to create your own pixel font, you should make sure to:

• Choose a specific size for your font. One of the main reasons that pixel fonts were created was to give the user a readable font in a good size, that would not be effected in resolution by different screens. The ideal size is 8 pixels, but you can use multiples of that number to create large fonts. For example, size one pixel font would be 8, size two would be 16, size three 24, etc.
• Remove all non-alias text options, such as smooth or strong. These will change the final look of each pixel, which should always be aliased.
• Refrain from using bold, italics or underlines. These will distort the final look of the pixels and cause them to run into one another. If they overlap or are pulled too far to one side they will not be readable.

Examples Of Pixel Fonts

There are plenty of styles that you can choose from that have already been made by someone else. If your forte is not creating lettering, or if you are just short on time, check out some of these beauties:

• Teacher’s Pet Sans Serif
• Fixed V03
• 04-B-03
• Cubic Five
• Hellovetica
• Arma Five
• Smirnoff
• Young Dantes
• Everyday
• Aurora Extended

Each of these 10 fonts are considered mini-fonts, all made in pixel form to be able to fit the width of any space or screen without distorting the typeface. What are some of your favorites?

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If you’re thinking of using a handwriting font, take into account that many people have difficulty reading even the clearest of cursive handwriting; there’s just something about the connected letters that causes them problems. Try to help by keeping the contrast simple and clean with a black font on white background, making your font choice as easy as possible to read.

Here are some of the best print and cursive handwriting fonts that you can try – and a couple of special styles.

Print Handwriting

1. MVB Calliope – Available in three weights that appear thin, bold and very bold, this is an interesting, separated font. It looks a little messy, but in a rather natural way. It looks rather friendly and casual.
2. Jarman – I like this one because it is a little unusual, but not too strange. The letters are slightly slanted and look to have been traced. But there are these little ears on certain letters that give them more of a flourish.
3. Penmanship Print – This one is great for teachers or websites teaching language skills. It comes with its own rules, such as in a notebook, and the letters are incredible proper and straight. But they still look to have been handwritten by someone attempting to show perfect penmanship.
4. Jolly – This one costs $3.99, but I think it is worth the price. It has a rather fun touch and really looks like somoene scribbled down the note. One thing I found interesting, however, was a sample using it to tell a macabre story. It worked quite well, proving that just because it looks ‘jolly’ at first glance, it can be applied to other purposes as well.
5. Venture – This one has a bit of a fancy touch to it, as the writing has an extra flow. But it is still very easy to read and presented in a large, bold font that is pleasing to the eye. I have seen this one – and similar ones – used a lot lately in ads.
6. P22 Kaz – This font makes me laugh because it looks a lot like my own handwriting. A little odd, it is still clear and has a little something that is more unique than many of the others. Or maybe that is just a bias, since I use many of the same strange flourishes in my own writing.

Cursive Handwriting

• MVB Sacre Bleu – One of the biggest issues with using cursive in design is “letter-form repetition.” This is when you use double letters like ‘ee’ and they sort of meld together. This isn’t so much of an problem in calligraphy, but it can be a designer’s nightmare. MVB Sacre Bleu gets around this by providing several alternate letter types in their font style to break this up. The end result is much cleaner and less boring.
• FF Market – You know that full look of lettering written with a felt tip marker? This one has that, which is a look I love. The font itself has an odd mix between traditional cursive and letters that look more broken away. The up side to this is it looks more genuinely handwritten, such as in a signature.
• Blessed Day – I love this one. The whole thing looks a lot more formal, like someone who has carefully traced a more advanced form of calligraphy. But it still has the hand done look to it, and seems as though it would be better suited for a celebration message or announcement. Very pretty.

Specials

• • Lipstick – This font has a fun and flirty air that some of you will just love. The name is exactly what it is…a font that looks like it was written in bright red lipstick. The lettering is in a clear print, and there are little symbols like hearts and kiss marks also available. I downloaded this one for a note to the hubby recently; I hate cleaning up real lipstick.
  • Avalon – As a prisoner in Egypt, Austrian artist Fredrich Neugebauer fought to keep his mind and art by creating a calligraphy style that is still recognizable today. When he ran out of ink he used toothpaste, refusing to stop. His forgeous style has been adapted here. The sweeping expanse and careful precision are gorgeous.
  • YouMurdererBB – A nice, creepy font for you, this one uses an interesting, faded block letter style that has a genuinely dark tone. The best part to me are the symbols, which includes little black handprints that look a lot like they were made from blood rather than ink.
  • CrazyKiller – The one above not enough for you? This one looks like a genuinely psychopathic mind scribbled a note for those who found his victims. The letters look practically carved into paper with a pen or pencil, and they are very jagged and angry.

  If you just can’t find a font that you like, then Handfont.com will help you create your own. Simply fill out the provided form with your font style, scan it, upload it to the site and download a full font version.

  The ability to choose an interesting and little-known font allows the freedom to create a unique website and printed materials. Some people go wild like kids in a candy store, putting several different handwriting fonts on one site, which should be avoided.

  Keep in mind that, above all else, the font you choose must be readable or people won’t stay around long enough to get your message. Some handwriting fonts can be just as difficult to read as real handwriting, so choose wisely and keep your visitor’s visual comfort in mind.

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So without further adieu, here are 15 excellent premium fonts.

1. Code Pro

2. Smashing

3. Rhythm

4. Viento

5. Pacifico

6. Applewood

7. Bootstrap

8. Aventura

9. Brunswick Black

10. Tusch Touch

11. Wausau

12. Candy Script

13. Nabu Pro

14. Condor

15. Lila Pro

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