ALL THINGS TYPOGRAPHIC | NOVEMBER 2014

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Free Fonts: Are they worth it or not?

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Open Source Fonts

>> Fractions

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The First Female Typographer

>> Anatomy of Type

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Free Fonts: Are they worth it or not?

One of the most frequent questions I am asked by students and designers alike is, is it worth it to buy fonts when there are so many free fonts available? Having worked with dozens of typeface designers during my years as director of typeface development for International Typeface Corporation, I have a strong, somewhat emotional reaction to this. But truth be know, the answer is not a simple yes (or no). Read on...

Open Source Fonts

Open source fonts are more than just free fonts - they are part of a movement, or a philosophy if you will, that strives towards making quality fonts freely available for both personal and professional use. Some are totally freeware, while others are shareware, which means they are free to download and use, but with a small fee or donation requested (some on the honor system) if you like and use the font. Read on...

Fractions

Fractions can be a regularly occurring element in text. Fractions can be represented in several ways: spelled out, using decimals, by diagonal or slashed fractions, by stacked or nut fractions, or by horizontal fractions. Knowing which form to use and how to locate or create numerical fractions is key to creating the most visually pleasing typography. Check it out...

The First Female Typographer

In the fifteenth century women had few career opportunities. Few, bar those in the higher social classes, were even sent to school, and women were not admitted to universities. Their options were very limited, and depressingly summed up by Sherrill Cohen, who wrote that medieval women faced just three options: 'marriage, monasticism, and prostitution.' Read on...

Anatomy of Type

While there are many available type glossaries and charts illustrating the anatomy of type (including my own), this one by Typography Deconstructed is particularly fresh and appealing. It is a useful tool (and a great refresher) for students, educators and professional designers alike. They offer a free downloadable poster, which is also available for purchase in letterpress or digital form. Check it out...

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