Bravefont by Typeface Pictures

It's always fun to see a movie trailer featuring fonts... in this case a promo for the new Suitcase Fusion 2. Check it out here: Bravefont by Typeface Pictures

Android's Very Own Font - Forbes.com

Ascender was interviewed by Forbes.com regarding the fonts we developed for Android and other mobile devices, game consoles, music players and other User Interface and branding projects. Read the story here: Android's Very Own Font - Forbes.com

First mobile phone with Ascender's "Droid" fonts announced

We are pleased to see that the first mobile phone with the custom fonts designed by Ascender for the Open Handset alliance. Steve Matteson, Ascender's type director, created the Droid family of fonts specifically tuned for display on mobile devices. T-Mobile introduces the new T-Mobile G1 with Google

From digital fonts to Letterpress printing

Here is an article on Brian Allen, someone we worked with at Monotype. Brian's handwriting was used to create the Segoe Script font, and he has found his true passion in letterpress printing. Officina Briani: The Art of Letterpress Comes To Raleigh

The early role of digital role of fonts at Adobe Systems

Here is a wonderful interview with Adobe Co-founder Charles Geschke on the history of Adobe, its challenges, changes and company values. In the article he also provides some insights into the early days of digital typefaces and how they played a role in Adobe's PostScript development. http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article.cfm?articleid=2038

The ultimate coffee table for font lovers!

OK typophiles and all font aficionados, here is a coffee table that will make a real show piece in your home or office. It's features a beautiful array of antique wood types under tempered glass. Nice to set your laptop or a beverage on!

I'd love one if I had $899 burning a hole in my pocket! Check out the Alpha Coffee Table at the Crate and Barrel website.

Fonts in MoviePosters

Are you a movie buff? Do you know the fonts and custom lettering used in movie posters? Then check out The Empire Movie Poster Quiz

We hope you'll enjoy this challenging type quiz!

Font Humor: The Font Conference

Here is an entertaining video that brings font personalities to life! Font Conference - CollegeHumor video

TypeCon 20008: Fonts Of Knowledge

A nice article in the Buffalo News about the TypeCon conference in Buffalo this week. Quite a few of us from Ascender will be there - we hope to see you there too! TypeCon 20008: Fonts Of Knowledge

New logo announced for Wal-Mart Stores

On June 30, 2008 Wal-Mart introduced a new logo featuring a fresh typeface in upper & lowercase letters. The new logo speaks to the company's transformation of it's brand. Here is a timeline that shows the history of Wal-Mart Logos.

The popularity of the font "Papyrus"

First it was Comic Sans, and now it's Papyrus that seems to make people either love it or hate it. Here is an article in the Boise Weekly about how popular the font Papyrus is. Visual Art: F is for font

Making the best impression with fonts - UK Companies Challenged to 'Ditch the Default Font'

Now here is a bit of refreshing news: companies are being encouraged to explore their font menu and make a more conscious decision as to what fonts they use, including avoiding default fonts, to make a better impression. UK Companies Challenged to 'Ditch the Default'