typography

A technical deep dive into the historical inconsistency of the typographic point unit, explaining why TeX (72.27 pt/inch) and Inkscape (72 pt/inch) use different definitions, rooted in 19th-century standardization and Donald Knuth's pragmatic adjustment.

The article discusses implementing vertical rhythm in web design using CSS, specifically leveraging the `rlh` unit for text alignment and providing a JavaScript workaround for responsive images to maintain consistent spacing.

An interview with web developer Tom MacWright discussing how books like 'The World Beyond Your Head' and 'The Elements of Typographic Style' influenced his philosophy on technology and web design.

Designer Jens Kutilek documents the mathematical and historical research behind reviving IBM Selectric Composer typefaces, exploring the unit-based spacing system and engineering constraints of the iconic 1960s typewriter. The project involved reverse-engineering IBM's 9-unit glyph width system used by the Selectric Composer's interchangeable 'golf ball' type elements.