Inspired by Josef Müller-Brockmann‘s work, Stéphane Curzi endeavoured to implement a css framework system based on type baseline, where every major page element would align correctly.

Creating that shouldn’t have been a cakewalk and sure there are some big limitations (the biggest one is that Baseline’s css works fully only on latest generation browsers): nonetheless, we think that using a baseline grid really brings an underlying touch of swiss geometry and a harmonious feel to the page.

If you’re interested in how to align texts of different sizes to the same baseline you can also check the article Setting Type on the Web to a Baseline Grid on A List Apart.