I’m no hardcore type geek. I mean, I love my humanist sans serifs (Syntax, Scala Sans, you make my heart go pitter-patter), but like most designers for web and software, my daily world rarely extends beyond a few universally-installed regulars. But I thoroughly enjoyed Typographica’s Our Favorite Fonts of 2004. It’s a concise summary of what’s interesting and contemporary without having to slog through the snarky typography forums for interesting bits.

Random request: if you know any good typography classes in the Bay Area, drop me a note. I’m more interested in the page layout side of things than actual construction of typefaces, but I’ve looked and haven’t seen anything with much promise.