Fonts for Cartography samples
 
 
Fonts for Cartography

 
Beyond just “clarity in small sizes,” there are subtler qualities that recommend certain fonts for use in maps and diagrams. Now at H&Co, an illustrated tour of these less obvious techniques: see how a font’s proportions, optical sizes, special characters, and even the shape of its family can allow for fine control when creating demanding graphics.
 
70 fonts recommended for maps, and inspired by mapmaking