Simulate Unicode Font in a Design
I'm creating a t-shirt and I want to use the typeface Unicode 6.0 UTF-8, or a substitute. I've searched a lot, and it looks like that font is used in programs like Dreamweaver, TextWrangler, etc., but...
View ArticleTypographic alignment questions
hi guys, as you see in the below image, what should be the Typographic alignment of ltalic? ( the frist letter C & S)
View ArticleTrying to ID a Font
What The Font was no help. Not surprising considering the poor quality of the image. Can anyone identify this font? The closest I've come is a font called Data, and that is decidedly not it. Thank you...
View ArticleWhere to buy GE Inspira?
Where may I purchase the GE Inspira type face and its variants?Thanks!Bryan
View ArticleFont Folio OpenType Edition
Press Release Source: Adobe Systems IncorporatedAdobe Announces OpenType Edition of Font FolioMonday August 11, 8:12 am ET New Version Offers the Adobe Type Library in Enhanced Cross-Platform Font...
View ArticleSmall caps not working in web fonts
Hi everyone, I'm having a problem implementing OpenType features in web fonts. No matter what typeface or browser I use—and I've tried several of each—I can't get the CSS font-face property to listen...
View ArticleScript Font for Name with Suffix
Hello all,I am designing an invitation and I need to find a traditional script font that will work with a name with a suffix - like John Smith III. The III at the end looks terrible with a script I. (I...
View ArticleHow would I go about creating my own font?
I can't find the 'perfect' font for a particular logo. How would I go about creating my own? I have Illustrator and Photoshop. Assuming I could create a set of alphabetic characters, would I be able...
View ArticleHow do i match this font style?
Ihave uploaded a screen shot of at font style. Can anyone offer some styles that are close to this? Thanks in advance... Brad
View ArticleHelvetica Neue monotype, linotype or adobe?
Hello everyone I'm doing a job using Helvetica Neue for a client who has specified that it should be from the Monotype foundry. On checking mine (in Quark's utilities) it says what I'm using is a Adobe...
View ArticleWho should buy the font, designer or client?
Client told me what font she wants to use, but I dont need that font in the future.I told her to buy the font because she plans to use it for more projects. Can youexplain in general cases when should...
View Articledownloaded .afm font from adobe store .. cannot install ???
Hi guysI purchased helvetica light bold from the adobe store and made sure that I chose the mac font option and after I unzipped the folder it was in a .afm format which I cannot seem to use?I use...
View ArticleCan you recommend a font for a architect's business card
Hello, could someone please recommend a good font suitable for use on a business card for a Architect...and why (if you know a good reason too)? Sorry if this should be posted on another category.Many...
View ArticleBody text replacement for Times New Roman?
I'd appreciate some suggestions. I'm typesetting a publication of papers from a university conference (in InDesign CS4). The publication will be in book format, A5 portrait, and part of my brief is to...
View ArticleAdobe Garamond Expert?
I've used AGaramond for 20 years. All of a sudden in Mac Leopard (10.5.8) AGExpert no longer works. Adobe Garamond Regular, Alternate, Titling, etc all work fine, but the Expert fonts (small caps,...
View ArticleDo Ligatures Form Automatically?
Assuming the Font supports them and the right character pair is typed in? Such as FF, FT. I'm using Garamond Pro family, but there are others in which I'd like to form ligatures. (in other words, does...
View ArticleAvant Garde Gothic BT < what does the BT stand for?
I am producing some work for a company, in whose style guide it specifies 'ITV Avant Garde Gothic BT' - I have Avant Garde Gothic, but cannot find any decent reference to what the BT might mean. Is it...
View ArticleIs it ok to download free fonts?
My client wants me to use a specific font that I don't have - he wont pay for it as it's available free. The font is EffloresceI'm worried about downloading any free stuff - can anyone recommend a safe...
View ArticleTrueType, PostScript & OpenType: What's the difference?
Attached is the latest version of my article on font formats, for your reference.Cheers,T
View ArticleLate sixties type recommendations
I am looking for display fonts with a U.S. sixties touch, but not flower-power or hippie. Have there been clear styles in those days or was everything just experiments?I could use some help with the...
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