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Sant Jordi 2026 Book Recommendations

Every April 23rd, Saint George’s Day (Sant Jordi in Catalan), Barcelona transforms. The streets fill with roses, books, and curious people wandering slowly between stalls and bookshops. The origins of the legend date back to the 9th century. A dragon, thirsty for blood; a princess in distress; and a knight looking for adventures, Sant Jordi, who brings a rather definitive end to the beast (at least, according to his hagiography). From its blood, a rose is said to grow. Sant Jordi offers the rose to the princess, marking the origin of the tradition. What’s more interesting is how the story has evolved. Today, alongside roses,

Bauer Types is back supercharged

Some processes don’t begin with a clear decision, but with a feeling that something is no longer quite right. For a while, we sensed that our website no longer reflected who we are or how we work. When you work with typography, you work with invisible structures, systems that support the content and produce meaning. If our own digital structure wasn’t aligned with that level of rigor, it needed to be rethought from the ground up. The hardest part wasn’t building something new, but simplifying what already existed. Simplifying doesn’t mean removing information; it means organizing it with precision. In doing so, we realized

Is free typography truly free?

During the process of searching for typefaces, it is common to come across websites offering free fonts. But are they truly free? The “Free” Trap It is common to find sites that promote free font downloads. However, downloading a font doesn’t always grant you the legal right to use it. Many fonts available on these sites require licenses, and failing to acquire them can lead to legal issues. It is crucial to be well informed to avoid license violations and ensure the legal use of fonts. Moreover, some free fonts may have quality issues that make them unsuitable for branding projects. These issues can

Understanding Typographic Licensing

Behind every font lies authorship and usage conditions that must be adhered to. We’ll guide you through everything you need to know about typographic licenses. Typography stands as one of the most pivotal elements in any project involving written communication. Yet, there remains much unawareness surrounding typographic creation processes, authorship, and usage rules for each font. Every typographic font carries a license, and it’s crucial to regularly verify and review them to ensure compliance. Typographic licenses grant the owner the right to utilize the font in a specific manner, depending on scale and scope of the project. It’s not the same to use a font

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Typography
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Notes
on Type.

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