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Re: History of ball terminals in serif typefaces
I think the use of (some, reasonable) ball terminals in a serif (especially slab serif) typeface can make it feel less sharp, less harsh. It gives the typeface a warmer tone. I can imagine having a d…2 -
Re: Is the type market saturated beyond demand?
Demand may be increasing, but if so, supply is increasing faster. But fonts aren’t interchangeable widgets, and a good chunk of what is demanded changes over time. Some people will still be highly su…4 -
Re: Buzzfeed UK releases new brand typeface
It’s fresh, yet awful! I almost flagged Dave’s initial post as abuse. :p This typeface literally makes... every. single. possible. mistake... as far as optical compensation issues. (I tweeted to the …5 -
Re: Font naming - Foundry prefixes
Joyce: I am not sure if what I am reading you as saying is what you meant, so forgive me if this is a misinterpretation. If a font name is trademarked by somebody else, putting your foundry prefix in…6 -
Re: Font naming - Foundry prefixes
I think it is desirable to the foundry to have their fonts group together and have the foundry name included. Less value from the user perspective, especially for a prefix... if one assumes that user…6
