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TypeDNA Goes Far Beyond Font Management
News: Written on January 9, 2009
An upcoming application (still in beta) helps you choose the right font for the job, finds similar faces, and can even recognize which font has been used in a flattened JPG file.
FontExplorer X Client and Server Now Available
News: Written on January 6, 2009
You can buy a single-user license for this cross-platform font manager from now through the end of February 2009 for a discounted introductory price of $39 U.S. (€39 including VAT). The Server edition (price varies) also includes access to more than 4,000 OpenType fonts from the Linotype, Monotype and ITC libraries.
Insider Software Unveils TypeTrax
News: Written on January 6, 2009
New digital-asset software tracks projects and font usage, and automatically preflights jobs.
CreativePro.com—Design Tools Weekly Podcast
News: Written by Jay J. Nelson Jeff Gamet on January 5, 2009
Our new weekly podcast features the insights of two industry veterans. With their wide-ranging interests, each episode has something for everyone!
Enter Your Work in the Typophile Film Fest 5
News: Written on January 5, 2009
Anything related to typography, design history, and/or type design is eligible! No entry fee required.
New Font is All Circled Caps
News: Written on January 2, 2009
A font comprised only of circled caps and numerals is nichey, sure, but awfully useful when you need it.
2008's Unpredictable Logo Trends
News: Written on December 31, 2008
LogoLounge.com shares its take on 15 logo trends that were strong in 2008.
New Typefaces with Old-World Tone
News: Written on December 22, 2008
The FontShop is ending the year with a healthy helping of new releases.
New Font Management Products Coming
News: Written on December 19, 2008
In January 2009, Linotype will unveil new products that offer advanced font management and font access capabilities for a wide range of font users.
New Help for Font Installation, Organization, and Troubleshooting
News: Written on December 17, 2008
Two new ebooks help Mac users install, organize, and use fonts in Leopard, plus provide problem-solving assistance.
FontShop Launches App For iPhone/iPod Touch
News: Written on December 9, 2008
FontShuffle 1.0 is the world’s fastest source of typographic inspiration.
Extensis Universal Type Server Adds Auto-Activation for Adobe CS4 and Vista Support
News: Written on December 8, 2008
Free update positions Universal Type Server as the only corporate font management solution to support both Macintosh and Windows servers; cross-platform client feature parity and localized versions for English, French and German languages.
Deck the Halls with Fonts
News: Written by Terri Stone on December 4, 2008
These wintery fonts (some of them free) are perfect for your personal and work projects of the next few weeks.
FontAgent Pro Adds Auto-Activation for Adobe CS4 and QuarkXPress 8
News: Written on December 3, 2008
The plug-ins are available immediately in FontAgent Pro version 4.0.3, which also add support for French and Italian systems. FontAgent Pro offers more auto-activation plug-ins than any other font manager, and is the only one that auto-activates fonts in Adobe Photoshop.
Fifty Percent Off Every How Book Through November 28
News: Written on November 26, 2008
In addition to its graphic design titles, the HOWBookstore also has books on pop culture, photography, and more.
New FontAgent Pro 4 for Windows
News: Written on November 25, 2008
New release adds server connectivity, Vista support, keyword search, and UI improvements and integrates Macintosh and Windows font management.
Maker of FontAgent Pro Releases Replication Server
News: Written on November 19, 2008
Insider Software announced the immediate availability of FontAgent Pro Server 3, which incorporates the industry's first and only replicated font server technology. In addition, the new release adds advanced directory services integration as well as security and performance enhancements that significantly widen its technical lead over Extensis Universal Type Server.
Like Futura? Try This Undiscovered Font
News: Written on November 12, 2008
Linotype has introduced a previously unknown text face from the designer of Futura: Renner Antiqua.
New Font Family from P22
News: Written on November 5, 2008
Late November (yes, that's the font's name) is a transitional type design for text and display uses. Plus, 20% all Rod McKuen-related font titles in the month of November.
Customize Fonts on Mobile Phones
News: Written on October 30, 2008
Monotype Imaging partners with Vodafone UK to launch FlipFont, a mobile product line that lets you switch user interface fonts.