Monospaced fonts originate from the typewriter and are characterized by the peculiarity that all letters, digits, and characters have the same width.
MONO IS THE NEW BLACK discusses the function and aesthetics of this unique kind of typeface and deals with its cult status in the (mainly young) design scene. The aim of the handbook is to inform and inspire typographers, typeface developers, designers, as well as readers interested in culture in general with facts, analyses, expert positions, practical examples, and a comprehensive font collection.