Day 17: The Specimen

A type specimen shows off a typeface: its characters, weights, details and personality. Specimens are a tradition as old as type itself. Designing one forces you to study a typeface deeply — its quirks, its best letters, and the sizes at which it shines.

Objective. Study a typeface closely and present its personality.

Design a specimen poster for a typeface you admire, including its name, designer and character set.

• Only the featured typeface (plus one neutral face for small captions, if needed)
• Show at least three sizes
• Include its designer and release year
• Highlight its most distinctive characters

• Accurate information about the typeface
• Clear display of its distinctive features
• A layout that suits its personality

Write a 50-word description of the typeface’s voice and set it on the poster.