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Re: This is what Monotype is doing instead of anything helpful
Yes, visiting the designer or foundry is always the best place to start. If their fonts are not available directly, they will usually link to the provider that benefits them most. If you're seeking r…5 -
Re: “Type is a beautiful group of letters…” Who said this?
The earliest appearance I’ve seen is in a 1975 statement from Merganthaler Linotype for a U.S. congressional hearing on the copyright of typefaces. Mike Parker was Merganthaler’s witness at the heari…4 -
Re: Can you help me with my super picky typeface search?
What about Frutiger, which is the model from which a lot of these designs come?1 -
Re: Just how am I supposed to browse for new fonts?
Jan, TypeDrawers discussions have touched on this topic many times over the years, but I commend you on starting a thread that succinctly identifies the problem (and opportunity). An independent font…8 -
Re: Is the font design business profitable for you guys?
I think Kris very astutely described the value of “type nerds” in his May 29 post. The people he describes are not necessarily peers (type designers), or even direct customers, but as designers and i…3
