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Make a paper dummy. Better

In reply to Rules of thumb for calculating binding's affect on the inner margin: Make a paper dummy. Better yet, have the printer/binder make a machine-bound dummy for you.

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Is there any way to create

In reply to Illustrator CS5 Calligraphic Font Creation: Is there any way to create this affect? Draw it by hand. Scan and trace.

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it seems close to PT Sans

In reply to Could use some help with this one...: it seems close to PT Sans (ParaType, 2009)

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William, you mentioned that

In reply to Frutiger Next Question: William, you mentioned that Frutiger had problems with Next. Care to elaborate? I’m curious.

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Just ask the printer, they've

In reply to Rules of thumb for calculating binding's affect on the inner margin: Just ask the printer, they've got the experience.

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Ken, The line sub

In reply to Fraction OT Code: Ken, The line sub @frac4fracsdnom @frac2numr' by @frac3dnom; specifies that your fraction numerators will be replaced by denominators *only* when they follow elements in...

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it looks like Laser by Martin

In reply to Anyone have any idea what font is used???: it looks like Laser by Martin Wait (Letraset, 1987-8)

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it looks like Parisian by

In reply to Can anyone identify the font from this 30 year old sign?: it looks like Parisian by Morris Fuller Benton (1928) ---------------------------------------- I found it using Find my Font -...

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Lengthening the 'serif' (I

In reply to General comments about numerals: Lengthening the 'serif' (I assume you mean top stroke - not sure I'd call this a serif) on the one wouldn't solve the problem. It would make the problem...

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Thank you so much Atwe. You

In reply to Please help identify this font: Thank you so much Atwe. You have ended 2 weeks of searching!!

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I understand that type design

In reply to Illustrator CS5 Calligraphic Font Creation: I understand that type design in very detailed and intricate process. I am trained in the fine arts and know the proper way to approach a project...

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I would really like to wear

In reply to Copyright Issues for Unicode T-Shirt: I would really like to wear this one: (from www.spreadshirt.com).

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Now that I think about it

In reply to Illustrator CS5 Calligraphic Font Creation: Now that I think about it there was an Illustrator plugin for doing this called LivePen. But it was Windows only, so it was pretty much...

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More than detail and/or

In reply to Illustrator CS5 Calligraphic Font Creation: More than detail and/or intricacy, my concern is that although your path might lead to beauty (Fine Art) it does not lead to a Real typeface....

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Some time has passed us by

In reply to Towards a modernist uncial?: Some time has passed us by these last few months (Half-way again in orbit 'bout the sun), But surely this is not the last we'll see Of your modernist,...

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@hrant: do you refer to Scala

In reply to Where does the custom of "opening" the counters come from?: @hrant: do you refer to Scala or do you speak generally? Because I have doubts about that 6/9 pair, since it's basically the same...

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Yes, these are definitely by

In reply to Arabic font: Is this Qalmi?: Yes, these are definitely by Tim Holloway, working closely with Fiona Ross, then at Linotype-Paul in the UK. Sheeraz was published in 1987 and Qalmi in 1994. I...

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The small image size and

In reply to End Credit Font ID: The small image size and tight kerning make a definite id a bit difficult, though LiHei Pro Medium looks very close (this is a font included in Mac OS X for Traditional...

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What is the OpenType Layout

In reply to What is the OpenType Layout tag registry expected audience?: What is the OpenType Layout tag registry expected audience? People working in type tech and techy type designers. For hlig, it...

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No, not Scala - just a

In reply to Where does the custom of "opening" the counters come from?: No, not Scala - just a general possibility. hhp

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