Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on February 2014

Designers and laymen alike argue against the use of frilly fonts in any context. For some, it’s a matter of taste, while others stress the importance of how the message is conveyed. It’s this portrayal and expression of how words are interpreted that inspired Type (http://tp.gs) to design a new line of eyewear. What we wear is also a way for people to understand who we are and what we say. That’s where these specs, based on the Garamond and Helvetica fonts, come in. To give you full command over design, the company offers them in bold, regular and light versions,  with tortoise-shell, clear and black frames. Perfect for typographically-oriented hipsters and the fashion conscious, they give new meaning to “just my type.” The design team is currently discussing what the next font will be, though we’re sure it won’t be Comic Sans.

Available online at www.ohmyglasses.jp