G-Type fonts now on Typekit
I'm very pleased to announce that selected G-Type fonts are now available on Typekit. https://blog.typekit.com/2018/01/30/new-on-typekit-in-january-2018/
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Garamond Floriated
When I did this some years ago I was not aware that you can't just go and use other people's Beziers, but it's too late now to redraw the whole thing. That's why I am more concerned with comments...
View ArticleConsiderations for Digital/Web Type
As someone just getting into type design I was wondering what the main considerations are currently for optimising typefaces for web and digital applications in general, especially now as the gap...
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Raeniao
Hey everyone, I'm a graphic design student getting into type design, I was looking to get some general critique on the typeface I've been working for the past couple of months. What started as a...
View ArticleHey all
After a really long hiatus, I'm back geeking out over type design and this forum. I'm hoping to complete the display face I was working on (and getting feedback on here) about 5 years ago. As I have a...
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Microsoft announces Fonts will come to the Microsoft Store, and Variations...
From https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/01/24/announcing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-17083-for-pc :What’s new in Build 17083Font Settings and Fonts in the Microsoft StoreFonts are an...
View ArticleMy second font design
Hello everyone!I am designing a new font, and I am with some doubts for the construction of some gliph. Especially with typographical signs such as '&' and '@'.I'm working, with FL5, and I also...
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Alegreya Sans
Hi everybody!I am about to release a new member of the Alegreya clan: Alegreya Sans.The idea is to design a good companion for the serif version, able to work well on long texts and with a wide range...
View ArticleTypeface Dissertation survey
Please take 2 minutes to answer this survey regarding the chosen typeface. This forms part of my research for my dissertation. Thank...
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Instagram adds TYPE mode to Stories
Another huge product/font integration this week after the Microsoft Store announcement, now Instagram Stories adds a "type" mode. Only 4 typefaces...
View ArticleLooking for examples of Latin and Non-Latin side-by-side communication
Hello, I'm working on a thesis on side-by-side communication between Latin and non-Latin fonts, and I'm looking for examples in which different languages and writing styles interact with each other in...
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Punchcutting tools: the drawing box
The punchcutters from the Imprimerie Nationale use a curious instrument to transfer drawings to the punch's surface that I haven't seen anywhere else: the drawing box (boîte à tracer). In Christian...
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Google Docs problem
As you can see on the attached picture, Roboto font is showing different bold variants while Gudea is not, both fonts are installed locally and in other programs they work but not in Docs why is that...
View ArticleOutsource hinting help
HI all, firstly I wish you guys a great weekend,So, .... I might getting a good type project and I need help to outsource the hinting part of the job,do you guys have any lead, technicians or a company...
View ArticleLooking for early examples of type designed for materials other than paper.
Hello!I'm looking for specimens and/or early in-use examples of typefaces designed specifically for use on alternative materials (e.g. debossed in leather, punched into license plates, stenciled on...
View ArticleIs there a way to turn outline font into monoline?
Maybe there is some sort of Python script for Glyphs that averages out shapes and turns normal outlines into single open lines?
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MetricsMachine Copy Transformation
1.Hi all, I'm trying to do a simple copy transformation but I have no idea how to do this:I want to copy all kerning exceptions that oslash has to oslashacute (both have o for left and right kerning...
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Font Book is showing errors after subsetting
I used pyftsubset to subset a Source Sans Pro. I then tried to install it using Font Book. It showed showed a bunch of 'serious errors'. Is the font safe to use? If not, how do i fix it?
View ArticleWooCommerce bulk pricing for fonts plugin.
I’m still trying to find the best way to handle bulk discounts for font sales in WooCommerce. I’m taking about the (quantity price = (base price * multiple) style pricing that most type vendors use. I...
View ArticleGerman Script Assistance, Antique Melone / Bowler Hat
I am a collector of German and Austrian vintage hats. I have an old Melone/Bowler hat and the following writing was found on the back of the liner....
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