Word To Use Today: semibold.

Semibold describes a typeface between medium and, yes, bold, but it's a lovely word which deserves to be used more widely. 

Semibold is painting your living room wall in a shade that doesn't involve the word white.

Semibold is trying the dish on the menu marked with a chilli.

Semibold is ordering the dress that might be a bit low at the back.

Semibold is taking the path that looks as if it might be a shortcut as long as it doesn't lead through the swamp.

Semibold is being the first on the dance floor.

Hmm...

Perhaps most of us should live our lives at semibold.

As for me, if I ever write a book about a slightly useless knight in shining armour, then I think I have his name.

Word To Use Today: semibold. 

Semibold type looks like this:



illustration by Stiegenaufgang


Semi- is Latin for half; bold comes from the Old English beald and is related to various Old Norse words including ballr, dangerous.