2013年7月17日星期三

This design tool lets you compare the differences between two fonts[转]

前言:所有设计中,其实字体是非常重要的一环,但是却也是非常难搞的一环,mac和windows的字体设计思路和实现方式就南辕北辙。
在一些设计环境中,字体的不同会有很大的感觉,但是字体细微区别并非肉眼所能区分,这个时候,我们就需要一款可以区分字体区别的工具。

Like when comparing Arial to Helvetica, it’s not always easy to catch the subtle differences between two different typefaces. This is why Tiff has our attention: it’s a simple Web app that lets you visually compare and contrast any two fonts on your computer or in the Google Fonts library.
To the untrained eye, the differences between Helvetica and Arial are tough to catch:
Comparing Helvetica to Futura, however, reveals significant differences:
Don’t get me started on Comic Sans and Didot:
Tiff is both a light-weight tool for understanding design differences in typefaces, and a utility for comparing typefaces on the Web. Check it out via the link below, and let us know what you think in the comments!
➤ Tiff (via Sidebar)
Pro tip: Click a letter on Tiff to zoom in on the designs)
Image credit: Thinkstock

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