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Napoleon and the Courier Font
Features: Written by Frank J. Romano on August 4, 2008
This is a tale about Napoleon, the Rosetta Stone, typewriters, and font errors. Yes, they are all related.
Fonts: They've Been Everywhere
Features: Written by Frank J. Romano on July 18, 2007
Follow along as we travel from hot metal type to phototypesetting, to Type 1, to TrueType, to OpenType, then end the journey with a rousing rendition of a type-centric Johnny Cash song. Who knew the Man in Black was a font fan?
A Simple Self-Mailer... Or Is It?
Features: Written by Frank J. Romano on May 2, 2007
See why this brochure from the early days of personalized direct-mail pieces is still a classic, with lessons to teach us all.
Get Personal with Your Printing
Features: Written by Frank J. Romano on March 16, 2007
Put your logo, photo, or just about anything else on everything from a ketchup bottle label to a steak.
The Scoop on Poop Paper, Plus Tuneful Toothbrushes and an Ode to Enovation
Features: Written by Frank J. Romano on October 2, 2006
In the mood to laugh while you catch up on the latest industry news? Read on!
Design Tips: How to Get Your Envelope Opened
How-Tos: Written by Frank J. Romano on August 4, 2006
There's much more to designing an effective mail piece than a good layout and appealing colors and typefaces. These 11 simple tricks will entice readers to open your piece, read it, and act.
Make Your Next Catalog a Work of Art
How-Tos: Written by Frank J. Romano on May 19, 2006
An effective catalog goes far beyond pictures and text slapped on a page. Creating one that generates sales takes strategic thinking and great design. Follow these 9 tips to make your catalogs stand out.