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tomson · 18-07-2003, 07:00

It screams Emigre as do a most of their fonts - and I sometimes find that limits their use a little (If that makes sense). I've got a couple of Emigre libraries but never seem to use them beyond concept stage.

dorian · 18-07-2003, 07:05

one second i like it - and the next i don't...

dixon · 18-07-2003, 07:06

im liking it!

Mr Fred · 18-07-2003, 07:08

i know what you mean - its for a bio chem company that i have to do a company flash promo for.

i have lost all inspir.

might end up with good old fashioned futura or rotis as its full screen flash

anyone got any sensible suggestions

tomson · 18-07-2003, 07:10

this

Pretty classy.

dixon · 18-07-2003, 07:17

looks like tampons to me

dorian · 18-07-2003, 07:19

then maybe it's suitable... resembles the periodic table. what is used for that? have you done your research?

futura is nice and simple!
...the thing that gets on my'nerves' are those extra cutly bits - i think they try to be *too clever*...
will only show properly if it's large enough. and even then

dorian · 18-07-2003, 07:21

(((you asked for it)))

Mr Fred · 18-07-2003, 07:28

knobjock

dixon · 18-07-2003, 07:35

lol bo selecta!
craaaaiiiiiggggg daaaaaaviddddd

Bill Posters · 18-07-2003, 07:40

I see what tomson means about screaming Emigre.
That's generally the reason why I also never turn to their stock first when searching for jobbing fonts.

However, i think Tarzana would look a lot 'less Emigre' in a non-red colour away from the Emigre site.

It's a competent font, if a little lacking in the way of regular body weights, but I'd happily trial it in situ to see how it sits.
I'd be inclined to think that the heavier weights will lack the sobriety for your context, but
I can imagine the lighter weights working quite well as a headings only face.

dorian · 18-07-2003, 07:48

the bold vesion i dont like at all!

tomson · 18-07-2003, 07:53

Quote:

Originally posted by Bill Posters

However, i think Tarzana would look a lot 'less Emigre' in a non-red colour away from the Emigre site.

Completely agree.

Most Emigre fonts are very recognisable, look at Way out West for example. They do have a look and feel all of their own. But they also have some other less-emigre fonts too -Exocet is a good example, a very dark, gothic style and a million miles away from something like Way out West.

Mr Fred · 18-07-2003, 08:00

sort of works ??

img

dorian · 18-07-2003, 08:58

doesnt do it for me...

dixon · 18-07-2003, 09:29

me niehter

tomson · 18-07-2003, 09:35

seen worse tho

Bill Posters · 18-07-2003, 09:41

Having seen it in place now, I'd have to agree. It ain't doing it for me either.

Mr Fred · 18-07-2003, 09:46

i am tending to agree but sometimes it works and then it doesn't.

fuck it. its friday

18-07-2003, 06:55	#1 (permalink)
Mr Fred Magazines™ Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Glasgow.. Posts: 11,263	views on this font - what does"it" say to you font

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dorian i do lines Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Poland/Denmark Posts: 3,232	then maybe it's suitable... resembles the periodic table. what is used for that? have you done your research? futura is nice and simple! ...the thing that gets on my'nerves' are those extra cutly bits - i think they try to be too clever... will only show properly if it's large enough. and even then __________________ ...

18-07-2003, 07:00	#2 (permalink)
tomson hairball Join Date: May 2003 Location: London Posts: 3,158	It screams Emigre as do a most of their fonts - and I sometimes find that limits their use a little (If that makes sense). I've got a couple of Emigre libraries but never seem to use them beyond concept stage.

18-07-2003, 07:08	#5 (permalink)
Mr Fred Magazines™ Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Glasgow.. Posts: 11,263	i know what you mean - its for a bio chem company that i have to do a company flash promo for. i have lost all inspir. might end up with good old fashioned futura or rotis as its full screen flash anyone got any sensible suggestions

18-07-2003, 07:10	#6 (permalink)
tomson hairball Join Date: May 2003 Location: London Posts: 3,158	this Pretty classy.

18-07-2003, 07:21	#9 (permalink)
dorian i do lines Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Poland/Denmark Posts: 3,232	(((you asked for it))) __________________ ...

18-07-2003, 07:28	#10 (permalink)
Mr Fred Magazines™ Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Glasgow.. Posts: 11,263	knobjock

18-07-2003, 07:35	#11 (permalink)
dixon Custom User Title Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Brighton Posts: 628	lol bo selecta! craaaaiiiiiggggg daaaaaaviddddd __________________ Dixon

18-07-2003, 07:40	#12 (permalink)
Bill Posters trouble free and loverlee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: YooKay Posts: 2,874	I see what tomson means about screaming Emigre. That's generally the reason why I also never turn to their stock first when searching for jobbing fonts. However, i think Tarzana would look a lot 'less Emigre' in a non-red colour away from the Emigre site. It's a competent font, if a little lacking in the way of regular body weights, but I'd happily trial it in situ to see how it sits. I'd be inclined to think that the heavier weights will lack the sobriety for your context, but I can imagine the lighter weights working quite well as a headings only face.

18-07-2003, 07:48	#13 (permalink)
dorian i do lines Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Poland/Denmark Posts: 3,232	the bold vesion i dont like at all! __________________ ...

18-07-2003, 08:00	#15 (permalink)
Mr Fred Magazines™ Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Glasgow.. Posts: 11,263	sort of works ?? img

18-07-2003, 08:58	#16 (permalink)
dorian i do lines Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Poland/Denmark Posts: 3,232	doesnt do it for me... __________________ ...

18-07-2003, 09:29	#17 (permalink)
dixon Custom User Title Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Brighton Posts: 628	me niehter __________________ Dixon

18-07-2003, 09:35	#18 (permalink)
tomson hairball Join Date: May 2003 Location: London Posts: 3,158	seen worse tho

18-07-2003, 09:41	#19 (permalink)
Bill Posters trouble free and loverlee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: YooKay Posts: 2,874	Having seen it in place now, I'd have to agree. It ain't doing it for me either.

18-07-2003, 09:46	#20 (permalink)
Mr Fred Magazines™ Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Glasgow.. Posts: 11,263	i am tending to agree but sometimes it works and then it doesn't. fuck it. its friday

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