@Nick Shinn I do not want to
In reply to me@creative characters: @Nick Shinn I do not want to answer for Andrij, but the in Russia and Ukraine is the majority using unlicensed fonts. So I think is bulk of retail font income from...
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In reply to Resolution: what's reasonable?: I know that from my experience, 200 dpi on an electrostatic printer/plotter was still very imperfect, with the stairstep nature of curves clearly visible -...
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In reply to Resolution: what's reasonable?: Just to throw another number out — Bringhurst mentions printing type by offset lithography at 2800 dpi.
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at a closer inspection the g
In reply to (x) DSB train font - Via {Florian}: at a closer inspection the g seems very similar. But most of the other characters differ more... (Via with black, Eklekta with green)
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In reply to What does e.g. "<typeface name> 11 on 14" mean?: In your picture, you'll notice it advertises "brass leads," an interesting oxymoron. The shop I was in cast their own leads — out of...
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In reply to Turkey: a new symbol for the lira: When told to "Putin Roubles" the expected answer is "how many" not "why?"
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In reply to What does e.g. "<typeface name> 11 on 14" mean?: Another reason for different metals is to make it easy for the compositor at a glance to recognize which one to reach for.
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In reply to Harmonics, Patterns, and Dynamics [...]: Guided by the heart, I would say, as the supreme judge — following the beat. It’s easier to write to a steady rhythm, just as it is easier to create...
View ArticleYes! That's one. Thank you
In reply to Partially Rounded with Gaps: Yes! That's one. Thank you riccard0!
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In reply to Class based kerning 101: thank you thank you thank you thank you!
View ArticleI think I found a close match
In reply to Whimsical, handwritten script font ID needed : I think I found a close match in Emily Lime, but the "s" seems to be different.
View ArticleAwesome chaps, wanted to get
In reply to Suggestions: Condensed sans to work with Meta?: Awesome chaps, wanted to get a bit more contrast in there rather than stick within the Meta family...cheers for the suggestions!
View ArticleNevermind guys, the folks
In reply to Need Help, Trying to figure what font was used in this logo: Nevermind guys, the folks from whatfontis helped me find it. Many Thanks...
View ArticleThat seems like an outline
In reply to (x) DSB train font - Via {Florian}: That seems like an outline swipe for sure... Somebody should tell the guy that's not OK. hhp
View ArticleDefinitely depends on the
In reply to What is the correct kerning for uppercase?: Definitely depends on the face, as well as size, application, personal preference, as (almost) everything. :)
View ArticleAdobe Garamond, probably the
In reply to White House Font..?: Adobe Garamond, probably the bold weight.
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In reply to Piquant: If you've got that thin hairline in /a/, your thinnest parts of other letters have to at least come close to its thickness.
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In reply to Senna font?: So after a lot more research I found it myself. For anyone else who may be interested it is: ITC Avant Garde Gothic Pro (Bold)...
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In reply to Whimsical, handwritten script font ID needed : You will have better chances using the Edit link to move the thread up to the Type ID Board proper.
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