A new landmark in typographic history
For the religiously minded among you, or for the curious or bored, here is a new offering that's sure to become a landmark in the history of...
View ArticleType Network
http://www.fontbureau.com is now redirecting to http://www.typenetwork.com
View ArticleFont Tester (Typeshift)
Hi All,Saw that testing type came up in a couple threads. I’m working on a design tool that lets you test fonts (either yours, or from other providers) in the browser responsively and save out HTML...
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Untitled Grotesk
Hello everyone, There's no sugar-coating it: I'm submitting what I'm sure is TypeDrawers' trillionth "So-and-So Grotesk" for critique, and I'm sure that's enough to get a few eyes rolling. I totally...
View ArticleThe Rules have been updated
Hello everyone,Recently, the moderation team decided The Rules required some clarification. Please take a moment to check them out. Then we hope you continue to enjoy discussing type and its many charms.
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Transliteration Character Table
In specific transliteration, I've yet to come across a comprehensive table of characters – that includes multiple standards. Is there anything like this already available? (Wikipedia is good, but...
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Problem with contextual positioning of (multiple) arabic characters with VOLT
Hello everybody,I am wondering if anyone could help me solve this (dump?) problem with contextual positioning of a sequense Arabic characters with VOLT,I am making a calligraphic Arabic font. After...
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Null Sans, First Typeface. I NEED HELP!
Hi guys. I think I found home. This forum has so many useful tips and discussions around type. I'm really sad I didn't find this place earlier!Okay, I graduated from a design course last year. I love...
View ArticlePython install on windows 10 using fontlab 5.2
I upgraded to windows 10 and installed Fontlab 5.2. I installed python as well but I am not sure if there is a specific way to get fontlab to recognize that python is installed. I looked at the...
View ArticleFont Validator report viewing works on Linux
The screenshot tells it all:http://htl10.users.sourceforge.net/FontVal-Linux-xml-tiled.pngFor existing Linux users (probably very few besides me...), just grab "mono-webbrowser.dll" from...
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Weight name conundrum
I originally produced Figgins Sans in only three weights, daunted from further development by the large number of glyphs per font, that I had committed to.Now that I have added more weights, I don’t...
View ArticleMicrosoft Word and Opentype arabic font.
Hello everyone. I am designing an Arabic Opentype font. The basic init, medi, fina, calt and ccmp tables along with curs, mrks and mkmk are working perfectly fine in Microsoft Word. However I am unable...
View ArticleSweden bans M&M's logo in trademark battle? Mpossible
“A Swedish court has ruled that the confectionery firm Mars can no longer advertise its M&M's brand with the lower case lettering.”
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New Ruble sign got approval
Hello again my counterfeit still needs some finish but I’m glad to re-join the band here.The Central Bank of Russia seems to have approved of the Ruble monetary sign, which has been created a while...
View ArticleType Together seeking remote part-time graphic / type designer
We are looking for a part-time graphic / type designer, starting immediately. Interested? pls send your portfolio to info@type-together.comhttps://twitter.com/TypeTogether/status/740908743009914880
View ArticleOS/2 fsSelection useTypoMetrics
I've recently been learning more about the OS/2 fsSelection useTypoMetrics flag and was wondering how commonly type designers set that flag in your fonts. Do you set it in your fonts? Or purposefully...
View ArticleThis Week in Type: (((BROTHERS)))
My week is looking up. And – I can say this as a Maritimer – now so is all y’all’s.ENERGYIJAIEIAGraphic Designer:here's a mini website and incredibly boring essay about our typeface no thx“This wall”...
View ArticleMonotype is seeking a script specialist
Script Specialist We are looking for a Script Specialist to join our worldwide design team – someone who loves typography and enjoys collaborating with designers and software developers. This role...
View ArticleAnnouncing protoType – a curated competition & exhibition
SOTA has launched protoType, a competition and forthcoming TypeCon exhibition of speculative typeface design.prototype.typegallery.comSee the full rules. Highlights:• No eligibility timeframe. Even...
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