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Re: Berthold bullies competing font producers – report here when you’re hit by them
I’m not sure I can answer your questions comprehensively. MF puts the ™ sign on the names of all new fonts being uploaded. But note the difference between “trade mark” and “Registered trade mark”. Ec…1 -
Re: Emoji translator wanted - London firm seeks specialist
yes, straightforward for a Chinese. Pictogram (Zeichen, sign) is the straightforward term for me, as it has always been. Why shall I choose the detour via China to name it?-1 -
Re: Emoji translator wanted - London firm seeks specialist
To employ one fellow to cope with a general mess which starts daily with popular ignorance and the fundamental misunderstanding of the use of the ridiculous term ‘emoji’ … and all runs downhill ever …-2 -
Re: To become a type designer?
An understanding of the development of letterforms is crucial, sure. That includes the understanding of shape changes during the transition from handwriting to type and afterwards. The very first ‘mo…1 -
Re: To become a type designer?
Starting with calligraphy can never be wrong. Also an excursion into old-fashioned sign painting and lettering – or even carving – may be a worthwhile experience. If you can organize it, see to get y…3
