Typeface doesn't miss a beat, and I find the performance much, much better than FontExplorer Pro X. I've greatly pruned my font collection from 10K+ fonts to roughly 3K now.
One nice thing is when you add a new imported font folder location Typeface will automatically update any changes (additions or removals) within that folder when next launched, and you can also force refresh by right-clicking on the location in the sidebar. The way it's organized is similar to FontExplorer Pro if you've chosen to retain the location of your imported fonts/folders instead of letting FontExplorer Pro X manage their location for you.
For my needs (basic font management, import, activation, preview, etc) Typeface works Typeface's preference be sure to check 'Collection Priority Mode' otherwise the default action is to preview the font glyphs-which gets REALLY annoying fast. Apparently there is a major Typeface update in the works, but there's currently no ETA. That said, if you use the font discovery options, pairing options, smart sets, font cache management ( you can also do it via the command line), font repair, etc features you're best sticking with FontExplorer Pro X. Less is more – what it means in editingĮnter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.Typeface's preference be sure to check 'Collection Priority Mode' otherwise the default action is to preview the font glyphs-which gets REALLY annoying fast.Cultural safety in editing for culturally diverse perspectives.Being inclusive of people with disability in editing.Please contact me for editing, writing or communication inquiries at Posts Experiment with different fonts to find what works best for your document and audience, whether print or digital.
It is common to choose between a serif font such as Times, Cambria or Palatino or a sans serif font such as Arial, Calibri, Geneva or Helvetica. Using Courier font will make your work look like it was typed on an old-fashioned typewriter – fine if that is the intention. A draft journal article in a font designed to look like handwriting, such as Comic Sans, is likely to be poorly received by reviewers, despite its merits. For academic writing such as a thesis, Times New Roman is popular. Graphic designers experiment with all these elements for creative impact, but for academic writing, stick to what is most common and expected. contrast between fonts for text and headings.alignment of the font: left justified or fully justified.The impact of font type depends on many design choices such as: The font type has a huge influence on the look and readability of the page or screen, often without the reader even realising why. Here’s a follow up to a previous blog on Font size – Is there a right size? Just as there is no right font size, the choice of font type depends on the purpose and audience for a document.Ī font can be used to stand out or fit in, so consider what you want to achieve and what your readers are expecting to see.