What I look for in typeface licenses
10 days ago
- #typography
- #design
- #licensing
- Commercial typefaces are often recommended for their high-quality options and ability to enhance designs.
- Supporting independent foundries is important, though open-source typefaces are also used.
- Typeface licenses vary by foundry, with some being open and others restrictive.
- Clear and easy-to-find licensing terms are preferred, such as Commercial Type's EULA.
- Foundries relying on FAQs for terms can be less user-friendly due to search limitations.
- Shareable carts simplify the licensing process for clients.
- Practical payment terms, like one-time payments or clear subscriptions, are important.
- Accessible pricing models, such as per-company size or flexible usage, are trending.
- Swiss Typefaces exemplify good pricing and licensing practices.
- Subsetting fonts for reduced file size is a useful feature, though some foundries restrict it.
- Foundries need sustainable terms, but clients require clarity and reasonableness.