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A letterpress studio, farm-fresh food, and pixellated tees in this week’s sites we like.

The Arm Letterpress is a studio in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, that has a variety of workshops and classes as well as press time available to the public. Both the navigation and the slideshow headlines are set in the elegant (and versatile) Freight Sans, which pairs neatly with FF Tisa in the body.

Farmigo helps farmers across the country bring fresh, locally-grown food to their communities. Museo’s good-natured and sturdy form goes hand-in-hand with the site’s cheerful illustrations and bright color.

And United Pixelworkers are bringing style to your wardrobe as well as your website with Pixelivery, choosing classic Futura PT for the same fun, bold expression as their iconic designs.

That’s all for this week; share sites that you like in the comments.

Dress better, read well, and love — in this week’s sites we like.

Skinny Ties sells nothing but, well, skinny ties, with the help of FF Enzo. FF Enzo’s wide range of weights provide lots of opportunity for creating hierarchy, while keeping the design unified.

Top Reads from Readability makes excellent use of the appropriately editorial Abril Display and Text. The site is nicely responsive, too.

Finally, Tinybop loves Proxima Nova, in an inspirational and adaptive site that makes great use of bright color.

That’s all for this week; share sites that you like in the comments.

Good reads and good food in this week’s sites we like.

Harper’s Magazine, the oldest general interest monthly in America, relaunches with a classic combination of Franklin Gothic URW and Adobe Caslon; the latter can feel a bit anachronistic on screen, but here manages to convey Harper’s history without resorting to nostalgia.

Food Studio pairs the prim and proper Minion with the hip Futura PT, for a look that’s elegant but casual. Minion’s sturdy and reliable at text sizes, but relaxes a bit when used in headlines.

That’s all for this week! Share sites that you like in the comments!

Literature and architecture in this week’s sites we like.

Kate’s Quotes gathers, well, quotes, from such luminaries as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henri Matisse, and Virginia Wolf. Minion’s slightly formal quality is perfectly matched to the prim and unadorned design.

The Book Exchange helps you recycle your books and get new ones. Omnes’ relaxed curves pair with pink highlights for a playful take on the usual staid bookstore.

And DGA features FF DIN Condensed set large, all caps, and with a very generous 5px letter-spacing. Alongside the black and white photos, the effect is dramatic.

That’s all for this week; share sites that you like in the comments!

Web design and penguins in this week’s sites we like.

Happy Cog makes a friendly impression with Rooney’s soft slab serifs. Ratio contributes paragraph text and all-caps, loosely letter-spaced navigation.

And Impress A Penguin invites you to work at Penguin Press with Robert Slimbach’s Warnock and a sequence of charming illustrations.

That’s all for this week! Share sites that you like in the comments.

Design studios in San Francisco and North Wales and a conference in Nottingham in this week’s sites we like.

Stuff & Nonsense relaunches with a fashionably flexible design appropriately featuring P22 Underground (originally designed for the London Underground system in 1916). Subtle text shadows help FF Tisa stand out from the background.

Also delightfully responsive, the New Adventures In Web Design conference pairs FF Meta Serif with Nimbus Sans Condensed. The latter’s efficiency makes it perfect for navigation where space is at a premium.

And hot on the heels of the release of JAF Bernini Sans, Mule Design Studio puts it to work on their new site. The compressed weight of Bernina (the softer and curvier member of the Bernini family) is especially lovely when set bold and all caps.

That’s all for this week! Share sites that you like in the comments.

Three unique sites featuring condensed sans serifs in this week’s sites we like.

The People’s List from Pitchfork features the top albums from 1996–2011. Proxima Nova Alt Extra Condensed serves well both big and small. The large numbers are especially lovely.

Teacake Design opts for small text, and pairs Nimbus Sans Condensed with Adobe Garamond for a timeless look. Note the slightly more generous line-height at small sizes, aiding in readability.

And finally, Always Creative pairs Alternate Gothic No. 1 D with FF Tisa and great big photographs for dramatic effect. Amply letter-spaced Proxima Nova provides a bit of contrast.

That’s all for this week; share sites that you like in the comments.

Three lovely and unique responsive designs in this week’s sites we like.

XOXO Festival takes place this September in Portland, Oregon. Atrament’s italic makes a bold impression, while Just Another Foundry’s FacitWeb is stunning in purple and all caps.

Nick Jones designs and codes with a classy combination of Alternate Gothic No. 2D and Adobe Garamond. Best navigated with your arrow keys.

And Tim Van Damme puts Process Type Foundry’s beautiful Elena to the test, with large justified text that’s designed to be read.

That’s all for this week; share sites that you like in the comments.

An election, a travel plan, and the road ahead in this week’s sites we like.

Twitter jumps into the election season with a supplement to more traditional polling: the Twitter Political Index, which measures “the sentiment of Twitter users feelings about the candidates.” Proxima Nova and Proxima Nova Condensed combine with a spare layout and large type for a design that feels presidential but not staid.

Pilot & Captain recalls the golden age of travel with typographically-focused prints and tees. The responsive design puts Brandon Grotesque to the test, using it for headings, subheads, and text alike. The result is retro without veering into kitsch.

And last but not least, Form and Future is a new journal for new designers. The minimal layout lets Calluna shine, making for a pleasing (and inspirational) reading experience.

That’s all for this week; share sites that you like in the comments, or submit your best work to gallery@typekit.com for consideration.

Pocket-sized news, social media in the northern climes, and a book in your browser in this week’s sites we like.

From the inimitable Mule Design comes the Evening Edition, the day’s news perfectly sized for your commute home. Prenton Condensed and FF Meta Serif make for a newsy but modern look, perfectly complementing the classic red and black palette.

Canada! visually compares the stats for both Facebook and Twitter users among, well, Canadians. Bello and Prenton Ultra Condensed pair up in a lovely state-fair-esque banner. Note the dark text-shadow on the title, which pulls it off the textured background and gives it some depth.

Finally, Frank Chimero is at it again, this time with a responsive web edition of The Shape of Design. FF Quadraat, ample margins, and a pleasing line-height make for absolutely joyful reading. (Full disclosure: the book was edited by yours truly.)

That’s all for this week! Share sites that you like in the comments.