Introduction to Glyphs
Course 6: Basic Concepts about Spacing: Test spacing
By Wete , Graphic Designer and Typography Artist
About the video: Test spacing
Overview
“Next, we will see how to test the spacing within Glyphs and the advantages of proofing.”
In this video lesson Wete addresses the topic: Test spacing, which is part of the Domestika online course: Course 6: Basic Concepts about Spacing. Learn how to change the spacing, both between a particular pair of letters and in groups.
Partial transcription of the video
“Conducting print tests to evaluate the spacing of typography is always recommended. In this section. we explore how to assess the typographic spacing of our typeface directly within Glyph without needing to exit To test our spacing in Glyphs. it is ideal to use text strings. We have already defined the kerning groups. And now we should try each pair of letters one by one to see if it works and adjust. pair of letters to see if it works and adjust. To achieve this. navigate to Preferences and locate the text strings under Sample. where you'll find the default option. If you wish to test a sp...”
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Course summary for: Course 6: Basic Concepts about Spacing
Wete
By Wete
Juanra, better known as Wete, is a graphic designer specialized in typography. After working for various studios in Barcelona, he decided to carve out his own path and focus on what he loved most: typography. With that goal in mind, he founded his own studio, and alongside several friends, he created Ultra Types, a small online type foundry that specializes in display typefaces with a unique approach that sets it apart from larger type foundries.
He has worked on projects for top brands like Adobe, HP, Reebok, Desigual, W Hotels, and Mobile World Congress, among others. His work has also been featured in The Complete Guide to Designing Handmade Type by Charlotte Rivers, Page Unlimited (Sandu 360 Japan), Typodarium, Étapes, Computer Arts, and many more.
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