My gut reaction to the eszett (the German ‘ss’ or more particularly ß) has always been one of discomfort. Its shape, size, proportions seem typographically clumsy. While I was in Germany over Christmas I have attempted to get a greater understanding of this peculiar character, and it’s variations I saw day-to-day. Here’s the first set: street signs.
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The Eszett
My gut reaction to the eszett (the German ‘ss’ or more particularly ß) has always been one of discomfort. Its shape, size, proportions seem typographically clumsy. While I was in Germany over Christmas I have attempted to get a greater understanding of this peculiar character, and it’s variations I saw day-to-day. Here’s the first set: street signs.
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