A double dagger (‡) is a typographic symbol used in footnotes and annotations — a mark that tells the reader there is more to know, that the text on the surface is not the whole story. Double Dagger applies that principle to its coverage of design, typography, and visual culture, creating a magazine for readers who want to look closer, dig deeper, and understand the decisions behind the things they see every day.
The publication covers graphic design, type design, and the broader visual culture with the specialist knowledge and editorial passion of people who notice the kerning on a restaurant menu and care about the weight of a letterform. The writing is informed and accessible, aimed at practitioners and enthusiasts alike, and the design of the magazine itself serves as a demonstration of the principles it discusses.
Double Dagger is for the readers who always read the footnotes — and who know that the most interesting information is often in the smallest type.