Ligatures make me happy. Originally created when type was set by hand and letters like “f” and “j” could not be placed next to each other without creating a large space or unattractive overlap, ligatures are now an elegant element of typography that merges two letters into one harmonious, visually-appealing character. In a digital focused world, I like how ligatures harken back to a time of handcrafted typography and design. Designer David Schwen has created a set of colourful prints with cheeky ideas of how letters are joined into ligatures. Gum, paper clips, staples… I love how David’s mind works! (you may remember my post about his brilliant ice cream pylons…)

(To buy one of David’s prints, pop over to Society 6.)