Slab Serif Type Holly Webb First in collaboration with architect

First in collaboration with architect Enric Miralles and since 1991 as principal of her own firm

To make them more human

Learn about Shakespeare the man and the inspiration behind his work as you visit the Globe theatre

with huge child appeal

What Was That All About

Slab Serif Type Holly Webb First in collaboration with architectSince being introduced in the 19th century, when they were considered the bastard cousins of more refined serif types, slab serif typefaces have become ubiquitous. Prized for their bold visual impact and versatility, they are used on a broad variety of demonstrative communications, from posters and newspapers to product packaging. In 1931, Morris Fuller Benton created the Stymie typeface, a reworking of a slab serif type popular in Europe at that