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Typographic tidings from The Type Studio! Here's the 411:
-- Bulleted Lists
-- TypeTalk: Converting text to outline
-- Make My Logo Bigger
-- Stone Type Foundry 50% off sale
-- Gourmet Typography Training


Bulleted Lists
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fytilogo Bulleted lists are a great way to draw attention to a sequence of items, facts, or logical arguments. Most word processing and page layout applications will automatically format these lists for you. However, for the best results you'll want to learn how to take typographical control of this useful way of communicating information.

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TypeTalk: Converting text to outline
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TypeTalk Q. Is it acceptable to convert text to outline when sending files to the printer to avoid font problems?

A. Yes and no. Here's the scoop:

It might be tempting to convert text to avoid the licensing issues related to sending fonts to the printer, or to sidestep missing font and text-reflow problems. However, here's why you should think twice before converting text to outline: Read on...

TypeTalk is my monthly question-and-answer column on typography sponsored by creativepro.com. You ask, I answer! Send your questions to typetalk@thetypestudio.com. If your question is published, you'll get an official creativepro.com T-Shirt!


Make My Logo Bigger
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logobigger Every designer has heard it, that is, make it bigger. Check out this funny and very clever parody on every designer's nighmare, and this inventive solution by AgencyFusion. Check it out...


Stone Type Foundry 50% off sale
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StoneSale Stone Type Foundry designs and produces original type designs and historical revivals. Sumner Stone, formerly Director of Typography for Adobe Systems, Inc., started the Foundry in 1990, and is still the sole proprietor. All fonts offered by this esteemed type designer are 50% off thru November 15. Take advantage of this unprecedented sale to pick up one or more of Mr. Stone's typographic jewels! Check it out...


Gourmet Typography Training
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Gourmet Typography Gourmet Typography Training teaches and demonstrates the expert-level typographic skills and aesthetics that are rarely taught in schools or fully understood by professionals. Fill in the gaps in your typographic know-how and learn how to "see" type like you've never seen it before.

Bring Gourmet Typography Training right to your company, school or organization! Training workshops are customized for groups of any size and designed to fit your specific needs. Sessions are scheduled for your convenience – daytime, evenings or weekends. We will design a program customized for your particular requirements.

For more information, click here or call The Type Studio at (203) 227-5929.



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