LinoLetter 2005/09

From Traditional Through Modern – Arabic Typefaces in the Linotype Library

For almost a century, Linotype has been a leader in the field of Arabic typesetting technology. Today, the Linotype Library boasts a number of high quality Arabic typefaces popular across the Arab world. Together with leading figures in the industry, Linotype has expanded and updated its font collection according to the latest technology requirements and the growing publishing needs of the Arab world.

Linotype’s fonts support the Arabic, Persian, and Urdu languages, as well as Basic Latin. They ship in the new OpenType format, which enables them to be used on both Mac and PC. The format also allows for better control over the positioning vocalization marks and the use of a large character set. Our fonts contain several extra features, such as proportional numerals, ligatures, and ornaments. Ranging from text to headline styles, and in traditional to modern varieties, they offer a wide range of typographic possibilities. For almost a century, Linotype has been a leader in the field of Arabic typesetting technology. Today, the Linotype Library boasts a number of high quality Arabic typefaces popular across the Arab world. Together with leading figures in the industry, Linotype has expanded and updated its font collection according to the latest technology requirements and the growing publishing needs of the Arab world. Linotype’s fonts support the Arabic, Persian, and Urdu languages, as well as Basic Latin. They ship in the new OpenType format, which enables them to be used on both Mac and PC. The format also allows for better control over the positioning vocalization marks and the use of a large character set. Our fonts contain several extra features, such as proportional numerals, ligatures, and ornaments. Ranging from text to headline styles, and in traditional to modern varieties, they offer a wide range of typographic possibilities.
Explore the world of Arabic fonts with Linotype
Want to see your Arabic typefaces in the Linotype Library? Submit your designs to Linotype’s first Arabic Type Design Competition! The deadline is October 31, 2005. More information is available at www.Linotype.com/contest

A Warm & Lively Personal Script – ITC Grimshaw Hand™

ITC Grimshaw Hand™ is one of the best fonts in our "grunge script" category. Designed in 1995, the face is based on the handwriting of star British designer Phill Grimshaw, who sadly left the world much too early. His typographic designs still inspire today, and his presence is very missed.
But back to this great typeface! Warm and lively, the ITC Grimshaw Hand™ typeface has the typical look of handwriting, lending a personal touch to computer-generated documents.

Fonts for Bars and Restaurants – Our Menu Value Packs

Give your restaurant’s menu its own unique design: try one of our three new Menu Card Value Packs. We’ve tailored each of these value packs to suit various sorts of eateries. From bars, to restaurants, to bistros, our value packs have the right look for you. And it goes without saying that these fonts aren’t limited to menu designing only – try them out on banners, signs, invitations, and even greeting cards! The possibilities are endless.
Through the end of September, these great little collections are on sale for just USD/EUR 29,50 each; that’s just USD/EUR 6 per font! All of them naturally meet Linotype´s high standard of technical quality, giving you a multitude of options for headline and display use.

Typographic Interview Podcasts – Typeradio.org

Since 2004, Typeradio.org has been conducting interviews at typographic events all over the world. Now the team has put the bulk of them online for free podcast downloading. Tap into the newest listening trend, and hear all of your typographic heroes at the same time!
Typeradio.org podcasts can be heard with many different applications, but they are particularly iTunes friendly.

Designer’s Collected Works

Presentations of the complete Linotype portfolios of specific designers. Do you know all of their fonts already?

Font Inspirations – Grunge/Handwriting

Handwriting fonts are in! Linotype offers a comprehensive selection of various styles, from elegant to distressed. These fonts fit a wide array of projects: posters, scrapbooks, personal invitations, and much more.