Philip just passed along a "tip of the week" from InDesign Magazine. Maybe more than you want -- or need -- to know right now, but remember that lots of online resources await. This from the December 2008/January 2009 issue on finding the right font:
When you're having trouble deciding on the best typeface or combination of typefaces for a particular project, try these sources:
* The Type Library section of the Adobe Web site lets you search for fonts by use.
* Each typeface on the Font Bureau , a "digital type foundry," includes a list of comparable and compatible fonts.
* Independent blogs such as Typophile are populated with type-savvy folks who will give advice on font usage, identify orphaned fonts, and steer you toward little-known fonts that may have escaped your attention.
* Blogs associated with type foundries that don't just promote their own products are great resources, as well. For example, a wonderful post on FontFeed, the blog affiliated with FontShop, explored alternatives to Helvetica with helpful background about the suggested typefaces and detailed characteristics that distinguish them from Helvetica.
-- Pamela Pfiffner, author of "How to Cure Typochondria," the cover feature in the December 2008/January 2009 issue of InDesign Magazine.
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