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Re: Why are italics lighter than their upright counterparts?
Two reasons. Italic stems, being angled, have to be drawn slightly lighter or they look too dark. But they're often drawn to produce a lighter color than a roman so that they stand out when used as a…4 -
Re: Automated engraving software
You should do two variations of this typeface. One with realistic chiseling and one with MC Escher chiseling.1 -
Re: We're in trouble now
And they were all casual script fonts.3 -
Canned type shop options
I see hosted type retail options: LTTRSHOP, FoundryCore, Fontdue, and Elefont. Does anybody who uses these products care to comment on the experience of using one?5 -
Re: Hoefler&Co sold to Monotype
There are not antitrust issues be Monotype has not harmed consumers or stifled innovation. They’ve created a race to the bottom with steep font discounts which has been great for font buyers. And th…4
