As that web has exploded in popularity over the past ten or so years, we’ve somehow let the typographic capabilities slip. Being limited to those same 6 or so typefaces and a pure horizontal grid can be a challenge to any designer. But designers are finally breaking free and innovating in new and exciting ways. In other words, web typography is heating up.

From Smashing Magazine, a blog about web designy stuff, comes a collection of sites that feature big typography. Big usually means bold and large-scale. Chunky, retro, and daring are also words that come to mind. Have a look and be inspired.

Showcase of Big Typography »

And yes, some of these are images, but we won’t split hairs.

This post also appears on the HUES blog.

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