In the first installment of his typography series, The Secret Life of Fonts, Nigel French reveals hidden font features that designers often miss. In this episode, you’ll learn how to spot fake small caps, superscripts, and subscripts, and why it’s worth using real ones. Stay tuned for the next episode!
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This article was last modified on September 5, 2025
This article was first published on September 5, 2025
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