Butterick’s Practical Typography is a comprehensive, web-based guide authored by Matthew Butterick—a typographer, lawyer, and programmer. Designed to be accessible to both novices and experienced designers, the guide emphasizes practical advice to enhance the readability and professionalism of written documents.
Key features of the guide include:
- Typography in Ten Minutes: A quick-start section that outlines the most critical aspects of typography, focusing on body text appearance.
- Summary of Key Rules: Detailed recommendations on point size, line spacing, line length, and font choices to improve document clarity.
- Font Recommendations: Insights into selecting professional fonts, including Butterick’s own typefaces like Equity and Concourse, as well as high-quality free fonts.
- Text Formatting and Page Layout: Guidance on formatting elements such as headings, lists, and page margins to create visually appealing documents.
- Sample Documents: Examples of well-designed documents, including résumés, business cards, and presentations, to illustrate best practices.
The guide is self-published and reader-supported, encouraging users to contribute if they find the content valuable.
