I am looking to print and bind a book. I want it to be reasonably similar to the original. Some places are giving me fits because the original typeface has very short descenders; I cannot fit the Times New Roman text on the page without the descenders being truncated. In the sample, look at those … Read more
The Roboto spec book shows “Black Small Caps” but it’s not included in the font package. Fallback is using Black in uppercase – not ideal. Answer There is no available downloadable font called Black Small Caps. This is because the font itself is created with whatever word processor you are using. For example, in Photoshop … Read more
Closed. This question is opinion-based. It is not currently accepting answers. Want to improve this question? Update the question so it can be answered with facts and citations by editing this post. Closed 6 years ago. Improve this question I need to send some professional/commercial e-mails, my design currently look like this: Helvetica is very … Read more
Taking for example the Rockwell OTF typeface. There are three “classes” inside of it: Rockwell Rockwell Std Rockwell WGL Are those particular to this typeface, or they mean something in general when we are talking about typefaces? Checking the glyphs I didn’t spot any difference between Rockwell and Rockwell WGL Regular, the only difference is … Read more
I know that is was hand lettered, but I have seen this same style on other maps. It looks similar to copperplate, but I don’t think that’s it. Can anyone identify the source for these lettering styles? Answer The serif could be replaced by Copper Bowles, Copperplate hand or Adorn Copperplate The sans is trickier, … Read more
I would like to know what font this is, or the name of a similar font. Answer I’m pretty sure it’s Gill Sans MT bold (as mentioned by user568458 in the comments) or very close, here’s an image with the font and a woven pattern in the background for good measure and ease of comparison. … Read more
I’m a designer working with developers to create a mobile app. A central part of the app involves showing the number “100” as a central element of focus. Unfortunately, the font we’re using has extremely wide kerning after the character “1”, making it look more like “1 00”. Tighter tracking would be easy to apply, … Read more
I want to identify this font in the safehost.net logo. Can anyone assist please? Answer Since WTF couldn’t help, I’ll try my obsessive eye. How about a modified version of Russell Square? Modifications are very simple with a purely geometric design like Russell. Change the terminals on the s Adjust the t a bit Widen … Read more
When designing a geometric sans, such as Futura, do you adjust the thickness of a circular arc for a better visual match to a straight stroke? I’m hoping for a formula like “a circular arc of inner radius r and outer radius R will seem as thick as a straight stroke of thickness f(r,R)”; maybe … Read more
I am aware that certain fonts, are designed for use at certain sizes, at least in the physical print world. They make uses of things like Ink Traps to prevent running. With type for the digital world, I believe I have read that some OpenType fonts contain different glyphs for use at different sizes. (I … Read more
