FONTS

Fonts are digital typefaces used on a computer. Although traditionally a font means one weight or subset of a typeface, in contemporary digital terms it usually refers to the entire typeface. Fonts carry the outlines of all of the characters of a typeface for reproduction using a computer printer. They are most commonly available in TrueType, OpenType, or PostScript format. A very large variety of computer fonts are available today. At least 70,000 have been cataloged from many different font design houses called "foundries," in a reference to the historical manufacture of typefaces from cast metal.

The most popular fonts in current usage are probably Helvetica or one of its many variations, and Times Roman in its many forms.

Modern digital typefaces are available online from sites like Monotype, Fontcraft, and MyFonts, which is a distributor for multiple design houses.

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• Whats comparable to Myriad Pro Condensed?

  
  Ask MetaFilter — Authority: 635
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• Xmas Friday Fresh Free Fonts #29

  
  Abduzeedo | Graphic Design Inspiration and Photoshop Tutorials — Authority: 652
  I will be posting some fresh free fonts every Friday, yes I know its awesome. I will look forward to bring a lot of great fonts that will sure help you improve your typography work. Check out what I selected for you on the FFFF#29 and make sure to comeback for more next week. Click here to view all Friday Fresh ...
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• Digital Scrapbooking (Freebies) found on Thu, 24-Dec-2009 ---> Alpha(s),Font(s), Word Art(s) Freebies

  
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• The Font Game for iPhone is fontastic fun

  
  The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) — Authority: 758
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• Inconsolata: 免费漂亮的等宽字体

  
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• Current Projects Updated

  
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  Image © DC Comics, Inc. I’ve been so busy this year that I haven’t had a chance to update my CURRENT PROJECTS page since last spring, but I’ve just done that. Listed are all current lettering projects, plus a few I’ve worked on that haven’t seen print yet. I don’t usually publish praise for myself, but ...
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• jessica hische’s Daily Drop Cap.

  
  sfgirlbybay — Authority: 549
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• Beautiful Infographics In GOOD Transparencies Archive On Flickr

  
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  The GOOD Transparencies Archive on Flickr is a repository of Transparencies that have run in past issues of GOOD and on their blog.
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• TypeKit Comes to WordPress.com

  
  one cool site: blogging tips — Authority: 124
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• Colorful Collection Of Must-Have Free Christmas Resources (Exclusive Designers Kit)

  
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• Digital Scrapbooking (Freebies) found on Tue, 22-Dec-2009 ---> Alpha(s),Font(s), Word Art(s) Freebies

  
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• WordPress.com Christmas Goodies

  
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• 12 Ways To Make Stronger Landing Page Conversions

  
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• Useful Links: Soma FontFriend, accessibility, high tech movies

  
  Web Teacher — Authority: 422
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• Notes Now Look Even Better with NoteMaster 3.0 for iPhone

  
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• All I Want For Christmas is My Two Front Teeth

  
  FreelanceSwitch — Authority: 542
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• 20091221-New Fonts

  
  Flynn's Blogs — Authority: 148
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• 20091221-Typekit Fonts

  
  Flynn's Blogs — Authority: 148
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• Museo Slab 500 – Free Font Download from Exljbris

  
  Freelance Logo Designer & Brand Identity Design - UK Logo Design by Graham Smith - ImJustCreative — Authority: 429
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• Free Fonts Used in Popular Logos

  
  Kee Man's Complicated Simplicity — Authority: 115
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