II. History of Newsbytes
A highly popular, condensed editorial font family that mimics the tight, space-saving nature of newsprint headlines. Design Tips for Using Ultra-Bold Fonts
Here are some key features that make OL Newsbytes Black a top choice among designers and journalists:
Designed to look seamless when spaced closely together for compact headline structures.
However, it was his time at Rolling Stone Magazine that truly sharpened his legendary status. Hired as their staff typographer, Ortiz-Lopez developed a reputation for creating complete fonts at an astonishing speed, sometimes practically overnight. This ability allowed the Rolling Stone design staff to resurrect virtually any typestyle they desired, making him the secret weapon behind their award-winning typographic resources—a partnership that lasted from 1979 to 1996. The acquisition of a Macintosh II and tools like Fontographer and Adobe Illustrator allowed him to transition his pen-and-ink originals into digital fonts, dramatically increasing his iconic library.
OL Newsbytes Black is a heavy, high-contrast weight within the larger Newsbytes font family. Originally engineered for editorial use, news broadcasts, and high-impact headlines, it features robust letterforms, clean lines, and an authoritative presence.
II. History of Newsbytes
A highly popular, condensed editorial font family that mimics the tight, space-saving nature of newsprint headlines. Design Tips for Using Ultra-Bold Fonts
Here are some key features that make OL Newsbytes Black a top choice among designers and journalists:
Designed to look seamless when spaced closely together for compact headline structures.
However, it was his time at Rolling Stone Magazine that truly sharpened his legendary status. Hired as their staff typographer, Ortiz-Lopez developed a reputation for creating complete fonts at an astonishing speed, sometimes practically overnight. This ability allowed the Rolling Stone design staff to resurrect virtually any typestyle they desired, making him the secret weapon behind their award-winning typographic resources—a partnership that lasted from 1979 to 1996. The acquisition of a Macintosh II and tools like Fontographer and Adobe Illustrator allowed him to transition his pen-and-ink originals into digital fonts, dramatically increasing his iconic library.
OL Newsbytes Black is a heavy, high-contrast weight within the larger Newsbytes font family. Originally engineered for editorial use, news broadcasts, and high-impact headlines, it features robust letterforms, clean lines, and an authoritative presence.
