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Re: Coming from where, at what age?
I made my first attempt at type design at age 21 in 1977 (rejected by ITC). In the mean time, I worked variously as an art director, graphic designer, sometimes illustrator, sometimes lettering artis…5 -
Re: Giving away fonts (typefaces)
That will depend on a number of factors, including who the client is and how they intend to use the typeface (which in turn relates to what kind of typeface it is). At a minimum, the cost must cover …7 -
Re: Visual Alternatives to Times New Roman?
Before personal computers, I don't remember teachers insisting on any particular standard "font" for typewritten papers. Generally, there were two options: 10 pitch and 12 pitch, indic…1 -
Re: Is selling on MyFonts a good idea?
@"James Puckett" I'm sorry you feel that way. Our contract allows us to adjust pricing to "maximize your overall performance", to "help secure additional revenue on your…2 -
Re: Is selling on MyFonts a good idea?
I recommend that new designers avoid Creative Market and Fontspring. Their contract allows them to set any price for your fonts, so they can sell your fonts at steep discounts to draw attention to th…5 -
WIRED: The Weird Words and Phrases Designers Use to Test Their Fonts
https://www.wired.com/2017/05/weird-words-phrases-designers-use-test-fonts "FOR DESIGNERS OF type, creating the characters is only part of the job. Much of the hidden engineering and heavy lifti…5 -
Re: Giving away fonts (typefaces)
I'd like to suggest an idea regarding collaborations with non-profits and charitable organizations, particularly in the realm of custom typeface work. This presents an opportunity to design font…4 -
Re: Is selling on MyFonts a good idea?
@"Justin Penner" Boring old mid-century “modern” sans fonts? Apparently this is what the market wants!3 -
Re: Is selling on MyFonts a good idea?
Reflecting on the MyFonts top 25 bestselling fonts, it strikes me that their popularity might not necessarily be a direct reflection of current customer tastes. These rankings could be more indicativ…16 -
Re: Fontspring Joins Dribbble and Creative Market
@Justmytype76 @"Ray Larabie" Thanks for asking. We are in the process of moving all Creative Market font products to Fontspring, starting with foundries that have accounts on Fontspring, fo…3
