The Anatomy of a Thousand Typefaces is an attractive yet simple web-app that makes it easy to find 'n' filter your way through popular fonts, with some interesting stats and visualizations of the set. [via MeFi]
1,000 fonts to peruse and choose
E. Bryant Crutchfield, inventor of the Trapper Keeper, RIP
E. Bryant Crutchfield, the Mead paper executive who created the Trapper Keeper, has died of bone cancer. He was 85. The iconic binder became so popular in the 1980s that, according to the company, as much as half of all US middle and high school students owned one. From the New York Times: Just as… READ THE REST
Design your perfect iPhone
Neal Agarwal (previously) made a surprisingly fancy iPhone "design" toy. Make your perfect phone! Components you can add include cameras, physical buttons, logos and … wheels. READ THE REST
Photo stream of urban design that's deliberately hostile to unhoused people
As the number of unhoused people increases in big urban centers, so does the use of hostile design meant to prevent people from getting too comfortable in public places. The classic example are benches with steel armrests in the middle so tired people can't lie down. But there are many more tricks-of-the-trade, as evidenced by… READ THE REST
This utility knife makes a great addition to your EDC — and it's over 40% off
A sharp, reliable knife is one of those tools most folks don't think about carrying around, but there are countless everyday situations where a blade might be useful. You can use it to slice through hard-to-open packages, start fires, clear brush while hiking, cut food during camping trips, and much more. Still, a utility knife can be… READ THE REST
Refurbished savings: Tough stains don't stand a chance against this Shark steam mop
Is there any feeling as satisfying as the one you get after demolishing a tough stain? A clean house is a happy house, but anyone who's only wielded a vacuum cleaner or a broom knows it's surprisingly hard to maintain that aura of cleanliness for more than a moment. All those cleaning supplements can add up; the last element you're… READ THE REST
Sleep more soundly than ever on ethically-made luxury bedding, available for $189
Everybody likes to add a touch of luxury to their lives, right? The good news is it doesn't have to be expensive to do that. Adding a little luxury to your day can be as easy and affordable as getting amazing bedding for a great price. The Cariloha Classic Bamboo Bed Sheet Set offers the same experience as most high-end bedding… READ THE REST
