September 2, 2011 – 1:54 PM
We know you’re busy and the Internet is a crowded place, so we’ll try to give you a little reminder on Fridays of what’s going on out there. Please find below five recent FontShop-related threads that you may have missed.
New Typefaces
David Sudweeks recaps the fonts joining our library this July and August (including new webfonts).
More Employee Faces
Meet Mayene, the new face on our Sales & Support team.
New Tips Column
Theresa explains it all to type newbies in her new Theresa’s Tips column.
New Album Cover Reviews
Yves Peters’ latest My Type of Music installment is rocking as always in its take on album art.
New Newsletter
We’re starting September with a great newsletter next Wednesday. Put signing up for it on your weekend to-do list.
Friday Five Fonts: Gala Triline and Gala Regular by Canada Type
August 26, 2011 – 4:43 PM
We know you’re busy and the Internet is a crowded place, so we’ll try to give you a little reminder on Fridays of what’s going on out there. Below please find five recent FontShop-related threads that you may have missed.
August Staff Picks
As summer winds down, our SF staff shares their favorite fonts of the month.
Designers and Developers Unite
We were thrilled to host a bevy of both designers and developers at our meetup event this week. Check out the recap here.
Look Again at Canada Type
FontShop recently added Canada Type‘s collection and this week David Sudweeks takes a look at some more of their offerings.
On The FontFeed
Once again, Yves Peters points out two not-to-miss events in the type world: ISType and TYPO London.
Friday Fun
It’s Friday. Who doesn’t want a cocktail with their typography? Watching those empty calories? Here are some Extra Light options for you.
Friday Five Fonts: FF Tundra and FF Sero by FontFont
August 19, 2011 – 3:13 PM
We know you’re busy and the Internet is a crowded place, so we’ll try to give you a little reminder on Fridays of what’s going on out there. Below please find five recent FontShop-related threads that you may have missed.
Brush Up with our Education Resources
Just in time for the start of the school year, we’ve updated our education library with everything you wanted to know about webfonts and how licensing works.
New Foundry & New Fonts in Latest Newsletter
Did you miss our latest newsletter on Wednesday? Read it here. Then check out our new foundry, Canada Type, as well as the great new selections from Sudtipos and Three Islands Press. You can subscribe to newsletters on this page to get this font delight in your inbox twice a month.
A New Perspective on FontBook App
Our new type expert explores the FontBook for iPad.
Be There or Be Square
We’re pretty darn excited for our big designer/developer meetup on Wednesday. Are you coming? Can’t make it? What would you ask our panel if you could?
On the Font Feed
Yves Peters highlights two film projects with a focus on type history. Speaking of film, help Yves show Austin what’s up with Trajan in Movie Posters at SXSW 2012.
Friday Five Fonts: Sugar Pie by Sudtipos and Gibson by Canada Type
August 12, 2011 – 11:10 AM
We know you’re busy and the Internet is a crowded place, so we’ll try to give you a little reminder on Fridays of what’s going on out there. Below please find five recent FontShop-related threads that you may have missed.
Meet David
We’re very excited to have a new type expert on board in our San Francisco office. Meet David here.
Actually Meet David
Join us on August 24 at our Designer & Developer Meetup.
Meet Others
If you’re in The Netherlands in September, Yves Peters recommends you check out the “Now We Are Talking” festival. Then join others in London this October at TYPO London: Places.
If You Can’t Meet, Tweet
Are you following us on Twitter? How about Facebook? Keep the typographic conversations going across platforms!
Or Just Watch a Movie Instead
Yves’ ScreenFonts column returns with some gems, including pointing out a “Crazy Stupid” design mistake.
Friday Five Fonts: Alda by Emigre and Lush Script by TypeTrust
We know you’re busy and the Internet is a crowded place, so we’ll try to give you a little reminder on Fridays of what’s going on out there. Below please find five recent FontShop-related threads that you may have missed.
August is Here with a New Newsletter
Did you miss our latest newsletter on Wednesday? Read it here. Then check out the great new selections from TypeTrust, Red Rooster, Alias, Emigre and Dalton Maag. You can subscribe to newsletters on this page to get this font deliciousness in your inbox twice a month.
Join the FontShop Team
We’re hiring in San Francisco! Join us as a Systems Admin & Architect or Entry-level Sales/Support Representative. Learn a little more about our customer support team here.
Let Us Be Your Resource
Did you know about our Education section or student discount? Learn about our resources here. FontBook can also be a great resource for those learning about type. Check out an interactive way to learn about classes and subclasses for each typeface.
On the FontFeed
Yves Peters highlights a new mini-documentary on type and the 2012 Typodarium. And don’t forget, you can win tickets to TYPO London!
Visual, Meet Virtual
On August 24, FontShop San Francisco is hosting a designer meetup with a twist. We’ve partnered with the Storek Building to create Visual Meets Virtual, an opportunity for designers and developers to connect on projects. There will also be pizza, beer and fun.
Friday Five Fonts: Packard New Style by Red Rooster and Rhythm by TypeTrust
We know you’re busy and the Internet is a crowded place, so we’ll try to give you a little reminder on Fridays of what’s going on out there. Below please find five recent FontShop-related threads that you may have missed.
Tell Us What You Think
We launched our 2011 Customer Survey this week and want to hear from you! Click here to take the survey. All those who complete it by Friday, July 29 will receive a promo code for 20% off at FontShop!
Letterbox Updates
Not only did Letterbox recently add new fonts to their collection, but they upgraded their ENTIRE library. Take an in-depth look here.
FontBook is Coming July 21
Looks like there’s been more movement on FontBook.com. Sign up for updates and you’ll be among the first to know how to get your paws on it starting next Thursday!
TYPO Comes Home
We examined TYPO London‘s use of FF Unit Web on Wednesday and gave you the scoop on this exciting event in October.
On the FontFeed
Kylie + typefaces = bizarre/obscure 90s video
Friday Five Fonts: Alix FB by Font Bureau and Delight Script by Sudtipos
We know you’re busy and the Internet is a crowded place, so we’ll try to give you a little reminder on Fridays of what’s going on out there. Below please find five recent FontShop-related threads that you may have missed.
Introducing Subsetter
We were excited to announce the launch of FF Subsetter this week, a new tool that can significantly reduce the size of your Web FontFont files. Give it a try!
OpenType Features Added to Sample Toolbar
Phase II of our sample toolbar overhaul went live this week and we’ll hope you enjoy. You can now preview OpenType features of a font before you buy.
What’s Up with FontBook?
Like the Go-Go’s, our lips are sealed, but we can’t help but notice a new splash page on FontBook.com. Go ahead, sign up for updates.
New Font Samples in Newsletter
Did you miss our latest newsletter on Wednesday? Read it here. Then check out the new fonts from Font Bureau, Letterbox and Sudtipos. You can subscribe to newsletters on this page to get this font deliciousness in your inbox twice a month.
On the FontFeed
Yves Peters looks at TypeCon in New Orleans, Type]Media 2011 grads, and a type-inspired commercial.
Friday Five Fonts: Terital United by Letterbox and Salvo Sans Black by Font Bureau
We know you’re busy and the Internet is a crowded place, so we’ll try to give you a little reminder on Fridays of what’s going on out there. Below please find five recent FontShop-related threads that you may have missed.
Hey there Fontspotters!
Did you know you can help grow the FontShop gallery? Check out how here.
A Different Kind of Font Face
We’re loving the hidden glyphs in designer Łukasz Dziedzic‘s creations.
Stylish On Screen and Off
In last week’s Webfont Wednesday we reviewed the The Chicago Manual of Style Online and this week we take a look at the equally gorgeous print edition, using FF Tisa.
Speaking of Books…
This week’s Webfont Wednesday examines Designers & Books‘ use of FF Bau Web.
On The Font Feed
Yves Peters tackles the many disappointing summer blockbuster posters, and the few hidden gems, in this month’s Screen Fonts.
Friday Five Fonts: Penna by DSType and Altis by Typolar
We know you’re busy and the Internet is a crowded place, so we’ll try to give you a little reminder on Fridays of what’s going on out there. Below please find five recent FontShop-related threads that you may have missed.
Roars of Excitement for Safari WOFF Support
We take a look at what Steve Jobs’ Lion announcement means for Web FontFonts.
Preview Webfonts with FontFonter
Want to preview those site updates you’re going to make? Take a look at the expanded Web FontFont selection on FontFonter.com.
Webfont Wednesday Series Launches
We were so excited about webfonts this week, we decided to start a weekly series to highlight them.
Foundry Focus: Fontsmith
Yves Peters interviews Jason Smith to get an inside look at this London-based foundry.
A Rocking Week for Type
The FontFeed reviews several dozen albums in this month’s My Type of Music.
Friday Five Fonts: FF Motter Festival by FontFont and Zamenhof by Castletype
We know you’re busy and the Internet is a crowded place, so we’ll try to give you a little reminder now and then of what’s going on out there. Below please find five recent FontShop-related threads that you may have missed.
Deadline Sunday! Rocking FontFont’s Free Fonts Contest
Do your weekend plans include finalizing your design for the FontShop Rocking FontFont’s Free Fonts Contest? Public voting starts next week, so make sure you’ve posted to our Flickr group by 11:59 PM (PDT) Sunday evening. The winner will get a $500 credit toward any FontFont package, so don’t delay. You can submit up to three entries and make sure to tag them with the fonts you use. Don’t have a Flickr account? Email your submissions to contest@fontshop.com.
50% off Our Type Promotion
We mentioned this last week, but it bears repeating, OurType is offering an incredible promotion to FontShop customers this spring. From now until May 31, OurType’s Meran, Eva, and Fayon are being offered for an astounding 50% off. Use the promotional code OURTYPE50 during checkout for any product from these three families.
April Staff Picks Live
Our staff spent the month scouring fonts new and old to pick some gems for you to consider. Read some background in our blog post or check out the full list here.
On the FontFeed
After recovering from a storm in the cloud, Yves talks about our contest and his own real album design for his band, Rosa Luxe* , utilizing Typejockeys’ Ingeborg and FF Hydra.
The Typewriter May Be Dead, But Its Fonts Live On
Finally, this week Mashable reported the possible death of the once-beloved typewriter. If you’re feeling nostalgic, we recommended coping by exploring our Typewriter Fontlist.
