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- Robotica - 2012-01-19 13:10
Maybe this can help: http://openfontlibrary.org/
- tikkiew - 2012-01-23 20:36
Robotica Wrote:Maybe this can help: http://openfontlibrary.org/
Jackpot!!!! Omg this is the font heaven. Thanks.
- Maxoo - 2012-01-23 21:22
http://code.newtypography.co.uk/
He made some great font, like Nunito : http://www.google.com/webfonts/specimen/Nunito
It's said in the license that you can use it anywhere, at least if you're not selling it and care to include the license file.
RE: [Guide] Open-source Unicode typefaces/fonts - Robotica - 2012-10-12 13:23
it would be great if fonts could be installed by addons. Then all those sources could be linked against and users can more easily decide what font to use.
RE: [Guide] Open-source Unicode typefaces/fonts - Hitcher - 2012-10-12 17:31
(2012-10-12 13:23)Robotica Wrote: it would be great if fonts could be installed by addons. Then all those sources could be linked against and users can more easily decide what font to use.Wouldn't really work though.
RE: [Guide] Open-source Unicode typefaces/fonts - Robotica - 2012-10-12 17:41
(2012-10-12 17:31)Hitcher Wrote:(2012-10-12 13:23)Robotica Wrote: it would be great if fonts could be installed by addons. Then all those sources could be linked against and users can more easily decide what font to use.Wouldn't really work though.
Care to eloborate? In my view those fonts can be downloaded, installed in the right place and XML-files could be changed (and saved) accordingly.
I understand there can be some problems related to fit the fonts (style and size) into the design.
RE: [Guide] Open-source Unicode typefaces/fonts - Middle - 2012-10-12 17:42
i use some fonts from this place looks like all fonts are open source
http://www.fontsquirrel.com/
there's is allot cool fonts with all styles
you should check it
cheers
RE: [Guide] Open-source Unicode typefaces/fonts - Hitcher - 2012-10-12 17:45
(2012-10-12 17:41)Robotica Wrote:Font sizes aren't universal for starters.(2012-10-12 17:31)Hitcher Wrote:(2012-10-12 13:23)Robotica Wrote: it would be great if fonts could be installed by addons. Then all those sources could be linked against and users can more easily decide what font to use.Wouldn't really work though.
Care to eloborate? In my view those fonts can be downloaded, installed in the right place and XML-files could be changed (and saved) accordingly.
RE: [Guide] Open-source Unicode typefaces/fonts - Robotica - 2012-10-12 17:53
(2012-10-12 17:45)Hitcher Wrote:(2012-10-12 17:41)Robotica Wrote:Font sizes aren't universal for starters.(2012-10-12 17:31)Hitcher Wrote: Wouldn't really work though.
Care to eloborate? In my view those fonts can be downloaded, installed in the right place and XML-files could be changed (and saved) accordingly.
My edit and your post crossed. But that's a problem anyway. Either a skinner has to solve that or the Font addon. To me as a user, the solution is the same.
RE: [Guide] Open-source Unicode typefaces/fonts - Stranger - 2012-10-15 21:43
(2012-10-12 17:53)Robotica Wrote:(2012-10-12 17:45)Hitcher Wrote:(2012-10-12 17:41)Robotica Wrote: Care to eloborate? In my view those fonts can be downloaded, installed in the right place and XML-files could be changed (and saved) accordingly.Font sizes aren't universal for starters.
My edit and your post crossed. But that's a problem anyway. Either a skinner has to solve that or the Font addon. To me as a user, the solution is the same.
Every skinner makes conscious decisions regarding fonts, using varying styles and weights to achieve their vision. Every font has different attributes that influence the structure of the code, therefore just swapping out fonts rarely has desirable results. A font addon would be useless, if you want to experiment just replace a skins fonts with fonts of your choice.