What is the "word on the street" about Verdigris? I am specifically interested in feedback on the font, but also interested in people's thoughts on the best font for poetry?
I've used Verdigris for various projects and never been disappointed. It's a wonderful workhorse serif. Neither too old or too modern, nor too eccentric or too boring, the right fit for almost any project. The only (small) drawback is its lack of bold and italic small caps.
I'm not sure about Verdigris for poetry - it's designed for small sizes, and all the best poetry should be set fairly large to slow down reading. Small x-height, small counters and substantial interest and delicacy in the details are the things to look for. It's a pity Lutetia with the Porter-Garnett e isn't available, but you could try lengthening the extenders on Spectrum (a very quick job).
I don't get the large type and poetry thing either. The only thing I notice about poetry is designers tend to allow a lot of white space around the poem to create focus on the stanzas.
The easiest way to help a reader slow down from the pace suited to most reading is to enlarge the type, because more fixations are needed to cover the greater area.
27 Jan 2006 — 2:24am
I've used Verdigris for various projects and never been disappointed. It's a wonderful workhorse serif. Neither too old or too modern, nor too eccentric or too boring, the right fit for almost any project. The only (small) drawback is its lack of bold and italic small caps.
Verdigris at MVB Fonts
Verdigris at FontShop
27 Jan 2006 — 4:24pm
Thanks for your feedback! It is a very attractive font, I especially like the feel of the bold italic.
4 Feb 2006 — 8:08pm
I'm not sure about Verdigris for poetry - it's designed for small sizes, and all the best poetry should be set fairly large to slow down reading. Small x-height, small counters and substantial interest and delicacy in the details are the things to look for. It's a pity Lutetia with the Porter-Garnett e isn't available, but you could try lengthening the extenders on Spectrum (a very quick job).
4 Feb 2006 — 9:33pm
I'm not sure why poetry needs to be set in large type. Help me understand.
5 Feb 2006 — 2:32am
I don't get the large type and poetry thing either. The only thing I notice about poetry is designers tend to allow a lot of white space around the poem to create focus on the stanzas.
5 Feb 2006 — 3:47am
The easiest way to help a reader slow down from the pace suited to most reading is to enlarge the type, because more fixations are needed to cover the greater area.