Exploring the Use and Licensing of Commercial Typefaces in Design
By
gregwolanski
Crisped on the outside, thoughtful enough on the inside.
Summary
The article discusses the use of commercial typefaces in design projects, highlighting the author's preference for pairing open source and commercial typefaces. It explores the varying licensing terms from different foundries, noting some as open and permissible while others are restrictive. The piece reflects on the practicality and challenges of working with these licenses in the design industry.
Key quotes
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There’s no judgement on open source typefaces – I’m often pairing open source and commercial typefaces together.
The licensing terms vary by foundry: some are open and permissible, others are restrictive and trickier to work with.
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