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@tinker this looks very cool.

A Quick Look at the screen, and I’d suggest that wrapping the text the full length of the screen makes for a harder read.

Typographers have long known that about 40 characters across is optimal for reading and reduced eye strain.

Suggests to set it to this shorter width (‘a typographic measure’) or make that so it’s configurable.

LOVE that the device is single use tho! I need this for my PhD writing.

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In digitale tools kun je heel eenvoudig dingen over elkaar heen leggen. Met fysiek drukwerk betekent dat een extra drukgang en netjes passen meten zodat het op de juiste plek terecht komt. Er is geen undo, alleen do again :)
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#letterpress #poster #typography

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De principes zijn hetzelfde maar het formaat van de letters maakt veel uit. De kleinere letters zijn van lood gemaakt. Een tekstje zetten in 12 punts Garamond is als de inhoud van een doosje lucifers netjes rechtop naast elkaar zetten. Dat vergt een heel bepaald soort geduld en aandacht kan ik u zeggen!
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#letterpress #typography

nr.56
Wed 23 Apr 2025
De Lange Adem 19:30

Undeware @underware
How many days too early?

The three designers of underware.nl met during their studies in The Hague and have been redefining the boundaries of #typography ever since. Their work is a constant quest for unexplored destinies. Bas Jacobs, their #Amsterdam-based member, will present the many dimensions of their collaboration.

RSVP: ‪letterspace56.eventbrite.com
Sponsor: @boldmonday ‪‪boldmonday.com