Proxima Vara by Mark Simonson
Oh, nice! A version of the classic Proxima Nova that’s a variable font that allows you to vary weight, width, and slant.
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New kilogram standard: how the SI unit of mass is being redefined - Vox
A fascinating look at standards in the real world. In this case, it’s the kilogram, which is shedding its French Revolutionary roots in favour of the Planck constant.
Our messy human measurements have transcended their messy humanness; they have been melded with an eternal truth.
Mention of The Master Of The Kilogram reminded me of The Keeper Of Time.
Better Google Web Fonts
A single page showing all the weights available from Google fonts at a glance.