Default
Essay
Best for normal reflective posts: title, date, lead paragraph, body sections, one optional note, and related navigation.
Template system
Three shapes, one weblog voice
These templates keep the site plain and human: narrow articles, warm paper, Fraunces headings, Work Sans body text, honest metadata, and a single marmalade accent. Pick the shape that matches the post, then replace the template markers with real writing.
Visual
Image-led essay
Use when the post has a generated header image or visual metaphor. The image bleeds to the article edge and keeps responsive srcset hooks ready.
Short
Field note
A lighter, narrower template for small observations, fragments, and working notes that should not pretend to be full essays.
Usage rules
- Copy a template into
site/posts/<slug>.html. - Replace every
{{MARKER}}before publishing. - Add the new post to
site/index.htmlandsite/archive.html. - Keep paragraphs short. If the shape feels crowded, split the thought.