Typography Weekly #34

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New Features in Glyphs 2.3

“Welcome to Version 2.3 of Glyphs! Take a moment and read through what’s new, and we’re sure you will agree that this is the best app version ever. As always, update by choosing Glyphs > Check for Updates…”

www.glyphsapp.com

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TPTQ Arabic: Breaking New Common Ground

“Multiscript typeface design is thriving with manifold approaches and promising possibilities.”

fontstand.com

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Pensum Pro from TypeMates released

“Pensum is a typeface for text, text and nothing but text. A pure monster, straight and plain.”

www.myfonts.com

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Typographica Favorite Typefaces of 2015

“Welcome to our tenth annual celebration of what is fresh and interesting in type design.”

typographica.org

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Ermina, a new typeface by František Štorm

“In the realm of decorative typefaces, only a few are usable for longer texts, but Ermina’s swallow-tail serifs disappear in small sizes and her open drawing is perfectly legible.”

www.stormtype.com

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Ten notable type designers who also happen to be women

“To be a type designer requires an acute attention to detail, an innovative creative eye, and the ability to apply a concept with meticulous diligence through all possible micro-permutations, which can require years.”

create.adobe.com

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Liza Lettering—a font with its own OS X app

With Liza Lettering there is no excuse not to become a lettering artist yourself. With the combined app & font, it’s as simple to make a skillful hand lettering as doodling with the pen.

www.underware.nl