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Various forms of dysfunction appear among

populations exposed to typography for long

periods of time. Listed here are a number of

frequently observed afflictions.

Various forms of dysfunction appear among

populations exposed to typography for long

periods of time. Listed here are a number of

frequently observed afflictions.

The irrational dislike of letterforms, often

marked by a preference for icons, dingbats,

and—in fatal cases—bullets and daggers.

The fears of the typophobe can often be

quieted (but not cured) by steady doses of

Helvetica and Times Roman.

typophobia

typophobia

An excessive attachment to and fascination

with the shape of letters, often to the

exclusion of other interests and object

choices. Typophiliacs usually die penniless

and alone.

typophilia

typophilia

A persistent anxiety that one has selected the

wrong typeface. This condition is often paired

with OKD (optical kerning disorder), the need

to constantly adjust and readjust the spaces

between letters.

Helvetica and Times Roman.quieted (but not cured) by steady doses of The fears of the typophobe can often be and—in fatal cases—bullets and daggers. marked by a preference for icons, dingbats, The irrational dislike of letterforms, often

Typophiliacs usually die penniless and alone.of other interests and object choices. with the shape of letters, often to the exclusion An excessive attachment to and fascination

between letters.to constantly adjust and readjust the spaces with okd (optical kerning disorder), the need wrong typeface. This condition is often paired A persistent anxiety that one has selected the

typochondria

typochondria

Common

typographic

disorders

Various forms of

dysfunction appear

among populations

exposed to

typography for long

periods of time. Listed

here are a number of

frequently observed

afflictions.

The irrational dislike

of letterforms, often

marked by a

preference for icons,

dingbats, and—

in fatal cases—bullets

and daggers.

The fears of the

typophobe can often

be quieted (but

not cured) by steady

doses of Helvetica

and Times Roman.

typophilia typophobia

An excessive

attachment to and

fascination with the

shape of letters, often

to the exclusion of

other interests and

object choices.

Typophiliacs usually

die penniless and

alone.

A persistent anxiety

that one has selected

the wrong typeface.

This condition is

often paired with

OKD (optical kerning

disorder), the need

to constantly adjust

and readjust the

spaces between

letters.

typochondria

Common

typographic

disorders

Various forms of dysfunction appear among

populations exposed to typography for long

periods of time. Listed here are a number of

frequently observed afflflictions.

The irrational dislike of letterforms, often

marked by a preference for icons, dingbats,

and—in fatal cases—bullets and daggers.

The fears of the typophobe can often be

quieted (but not cured) by steady doses of

Helvetica and Times Roman.

typophobia

An excessive attachment to and fascination

with the shape of letters, often to the

exclusion of other interests and object

choices. Typophiliacs usually die penniless

and alone.

typophilia

A persistent anxiety that one has selected

the wrong typeface. This condition is often

paired with okd (optical kerning disorder), the

need to constantly adjust and readjust the

spaces between letters.

typochondria

Common

typographic

disorders

Common
typographic
disorders

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