Right now, we've got nearly 800 fonts we scroll through repeatedly. At times, someone will come in with a font that looks familiar, but has a wierd name.
Is there any database somewhere that can translate the various font names to a common, accepted name ( like Helvetica instead of Swiss, Zurich, or Triumvirate )
Or does anyone use whatever the program is that can identify a scanned font?
Thanks Gang!
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Posted by Dave Grundy (Member # 103) on :
Bruce..I haven't come across any database for cross-referencing font names but if there is one I would sure like to see it too. As far as OCR (optical character recognition) programs are concerned, I believe that they will only "recognise" fonts that are already installed on your system. This being the case you probably recognise them yourself anyway. I tried the a couple of them in the past and really didn't have much luck so it was back to leafing through font manuals and browsing through CD's.
------------------ Dave Grundy #340 AKA applicator on mIRC "stickin' sticky stuff to valuable vessels and vehicles!" in Granton, Ontario, Canada dave.grundy@odyssey.on.ca
Posted by Dirk Moebes (Member # 790) on :
Font Expert identify typefaces from bitmap images. price is $150.
