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Re: New logo with custom type: MARKESSA. How did I do?
I am not a professional, but the first A looks closer to the M than the R. I’m not sure why. Maybe the right foot of the A is too big. Maybe the serifs at the top of the M and A just make it look tha…2 -
Re: Monotype acquires Font Bureau IP
This comes as a surprise. I was expecting to see this announcement come from The Type Founders eventually.1 -
Re: Myfonts/monotype New Agreement
From two weeks ago: there is no way to add new font families or update an old ones if the Agreement is not up to date.8 -
Re: Regular vs Book
Because some ancient version of Windows couldn't deal with weightclasses that weren't evenly divisible by 100.1 -
Re: Myfonts/monotype New Agreement
Point 1 is ridiculous. If they want to own everything in our heads like we're a stable of Disney artists, they would have to offer a lot more. And their broken system doesn't even allow for…5 -
Re: Myfonts/monotype New Agreement
Antitrust laws exist to protect consumers. Consumers have benefited from Monotype’s huge scope because Monotype’s encouragement of deep discounts has lowered font prices. I haven’t checked but I woul…2 -
Re: Myfonts/monotype New Agreement
My understanding is John is correct here; you can talk about something after you’ve signed an NDA. The company can also go after you for it (in civil court). The 1st Amendment means the government ca…2 -
Re: Myfonts/monotype New Agreement
Is it not completely obvious that Monotype is a monopoly at this point? Of course due to their size but also because of the following: - Acquiring all but one to two other major points of sale in thi…2 -
Re: Type design hot takes
They did not originate in "display type" anyway. And when they solve an actual "clash" they are eminently useful and aesthetically good.1 -
Re: Monotype acquires Font Bureau IP
They either know how to fold them or it was too hard to hold them.Sorry for your loss, David.2
