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Re: Distributors which specialize in variable fonts
This reminds me a bit of automakers when they say “Americans only buy big cars” while offering the U.S. market very few compact models, especially with new tech (e.g., EVs).2 -
Re: Cursive
John makes a great point that “cursive” has many meanings. It could mean the loopy scripts of the Palmer method (19th-century business hand), or it could be the much simpler methods derived from Rose…2 -
Re: Affiliate program for Extensis
Very interesting! Hopefully Extensis Connect will offer a semi-competitive alternative for the in-situ font previewing offered by Adobe Fonts (and, now, formerly Linotype Font Explorer).1 -
Re: Type design hot takes
Ray, I totally disagree with all your takes (except 2 in most cases), and I love this thread idea! Here's one: Much of Zapf’s type is technically impeccable but really boring. His best is Book, Inter…3 -
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
