Porchez Typofonderie

F2F: International Conference for Business and Design

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:26:12 -0800

A conference organised by Face to Face® and AFD Alliance française des designers aim to bring together designers and their clients to discuss about their collaborations. Its a rare opportunity in our business and it will help to better understand how design add value to any projects lead by designers with and together with their clients. More than twenty designers from all disciplines are invited.

Louis Tiar, founder of Madriz magazine with Jean François Porchez will present the Retiro project, an editorial typeface design. Started in 2006, this typeface was in beta version until 2009. The Retiro was finalized this summer. Few extracts from the presentation on Facebook fan page.

Face to faceOrganised by Henning Horn, Initiator & Chairman Face to Face and François Caspar, Founder & Head of European matters, Alliance française des designers.From 12 to 14 November 2009, Ludwigsburg, Germany.Registration for F2F conference is open.

Lecture at BNP Paribas

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:39:56 -0800

On Friday 23 October 2009, Jean François Porchez was invited at BNP Paribas, for a 3 hours lecture about fonts and typefaces. Various subjects were covered, from type history to connotations, microtypography, digital font formats, authors rights, font market, beskope fonts. Along the lecture, a 30 pages booklet was produced and distributed to the 70 participants.

For similar lecture held in your company, please contact us for more details about the process, availability, budget.

Allumi PTF at the printer shop

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:45:27 -0800

Its always nice to check the printing of any projects, but when its a new typeface, its the first time that you will see it on real paper, printed. Suddenly the typeface project is not anymore a project but a true typeface family. Its nice and fun: last color adjustments, minor details to be corrected. The real thing: the Allumi PTF printed specimen is deliver with all Allumi PTF purchases and any others Typofonderie purchases as usual.

Allumi PTF Dingbats free font!

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:31:12 -0700

The free Allumi PTF Dingbats font is based on some of the dingbats included into the Allumi PTF Regular. In gray the glyph access, in black the glyphs available on the free Allumi PTF Dingbats font.
To download this free font, you need to create a user account on the minisite Allumi.Typofonderie.com.

Allumi PTF Dingbats

Allumi PTF, a new typeface by Typofonderie

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:14:41 -0700

Few weeks after the launch of the Allumi PTF Extended, the 18 series Allumi PTF now published.

The family have been built around two series of widths, standard and extended. Italics have been carefully designed as slanted roman with all necessary optical and human corrections to create a perfect and neat italic. Each serie feature obviously a full glyph set who cover most of latin languages, all aspects of typographic needs such small caps, various set of figures & so on. In addition to that, few alternates glyphs can change the overall aspect of text setting. Last but not least, more than 70 dingbats are included on the 27 series and adapt to them.

Each order will receive the printed version of this online specimen. As for any others Typofonderie families, an extended pdf is available.

A minisite was specially designed for Allumi PTF in order to have an easy overview of the Allumi features. Its an exclusive design only availble at typofonderie.com.

Allumi PTF
Allumi PTF b
Allumi PTF c
Allumi PTF Extended
Allumi PTF Extended b

Add to cart from € 210 for 8 users.
The initial licence cover up to 8 CPUs and prices start at €210.

Allumi PTF clients’ special offer

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:45:03 -0700

Available through 27 November 2009.
To celebrate the launch of the Allumi PTF, clients benefit a special price of only € 168 (standard price at € 210) for:

Allumi PTF
Allumi PTF b
Allumi PTF c
Allumi PTF Extended
Allumi PTF Extended b

This offer doesn’t apply to the following pack who already beneficiate of special price compared to the purchase of the standard packs:
Allumi PTF x3
Allumi PTF Extended x2

Please contact us for activation. Add allumi client offer in the subject.

The Allumi PTF samples

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:27:55 -0700

The Allumi PTF pdf specimen featuring the full family propose 39 pages featuring all aspects of the new family: Big size samples, Complete glyph set, OpenType features, Stylistic sets samples, Dingbats by weights, Weights-styles linked combinations, Tabular matching figures, etc. In addition, two pages of potential use of the fonts in various contexts as showed above (detail).

Pdf specimen featuring Allumi PTF.

My typography course

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:11:45 -0700

I have published via Issuu a large pdf created originally for an exhibit in France back in 2004. Then, for the Type and Sich exhibit required an english version, soon after, Idea Magazine no 305 translated it into japanese.

This pdf is a compilation of few basic rules about typography and typeface design.

Jean François Porchez

Twitter: typofonderie

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 22:43:59 -0700

After 2 months present (only) on Twitter, its time to inform you. For some of you its more convenient than following us via RSS or via the Facebook page. Most of the content on Twitter came from the HotNews + Facebook page.
twitter.com/typofonderie

Typeviews 2004-2009

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 01:50:37 -0700

Typeviews published by Slanted is a compendium of various interviews conducted between 2004 and 2009. Among the designers, Jean François Porchez short interview dating back from the first issue of Slanted is on it. Check the preview of Typeviews via Issuu.

Buy Typeviews 61 interviews extracted from Slanted, 2004–2009.322 pages, 15,5×21 cm, € 20.

Parisine Plus PTF in use: Herdade do Touril

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:11:18 -0700

sNorD is a design agency based in Lisbon, Portugal, they have created an identity for Herdade do Touril using Parisine Plus PTF and its a alternate to set the logotype. The “Herdade do Touril” is a touristic housing offer which combines natural landscapes and tradicional local heritage, delivering to an exclusive experience. The new identity included all communication material, signages and so on.

The Parisine Plus PTF add a specific cachet to all material creating a continuity. It just prove that clear use of a typeface with style, add value to any of your identity projects. Joao Cracel, Art director at sNorD report:

“The choice of a typeface is crucial in this creative journey. This brand was all about balance. And balance is all about Parisine Plus PTF. A sensitive and well designed typeface that lead this brand to an exclusive standard without loosing its appeal which allows to create an emotional engagement. As this logo shows, it is clearly the heart of Alentejo region. Parisine Plus PTF was the typeface that showed us the path to get there.”

Typofonderie desktop wallpaper #7 – Idea 305

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 01:05:30 -0700

Time to time, we offer several desktop wallpapers, download them and enjoy!

Today, its the adaptation of a cover designed for Idea magazine #305 dedicated to typedesign. Enjoy!

Typofonderie Wallpaper #7 1920×1200

Font Discoveries Program: September-November 2009

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 03:15:16 -0700

This new Font Discoveries pack is a good way to discover our fonts at an affordable price. Jump on the September 2009 Font Discoveries for more info about the 4 fonts included: Costa PTF Italic, Anisette Std Petite Thin, Apolline Std Regular, Parisine Std Bold Italic.

PDF

Add to cart from € 98 for 2 users.

This pack is available only for 2 months only. The next one will appear in November 2009.

→ July 2009

Each offer is available for 2 months only. Extended until the 11 October 2009.

France Graphique: les langages de la typo

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 02:28:39 -0700

On the September 2009 issue of France Graphique, 2 pages interview conducted by Rodophe Pailliez about Jean François Porchez, featuring Allumi PTF, the new Typofonderie typeface family launched few days ago.

For french readers, a pdf is available directly here: France Graphique #302 september 2009.

PTF Essayage is back (try the fonts online)

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:37:04 -0700

In september 2004, we launched a nice feature on the website who worked well until we move to a new server few months ago. Our developer was too busy to adapt it to the new host until last week. It was a missing feature for you, who now wait for such things on foundries websites. Its restaured and its nice. The texts now are bigger (more sizes available) and display on black and white rather than corporate colors as in 2004. The built-in texts can also display ligatures and all glyphs present in the fonts. We still need to find more fancy texts with such things depending the families and they alternates, but few extract here.

I can’t work seriously because of Twitter. JE SUIS GRAPHISTE & TRÈS BEAU, Goûter & croissants chauds, Mousse au chocolat: fondante “please”…, I never spend much time in school, He is on ﬂickr and I don’t like that, SABLÉS BRETONS, les plus bons, Pizzas italiennes: les plus belles, My life is empty without Facebook, Le Gnocchi c’est chichi?, Gut gepﬂeget sandstrände, Join the wisiwig ﬁlm club for $52., ﬁne French type are not always legible, My cascading style sheet doesn’t like Comic Sans, Des tartes tatin bien croustillantes, Testing ligatures and they work!, My office is too strict to work easy, The ﬁrst day of school.

Try yourselfAllumi PTF, Essayage Costa PTF, Essayage Le Monde Sans PTF x4

Links for 2009-09-29 [Digg]

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Garys Amazing Living Social Media Counter
Inspired by other cool real time counters, my own Rise of SM presentations, Laurel Papworth and various videos I decided to put together this little Flash app (which is in constant development) showing how active & dynamic the Social Web is.

Allumi PTF Extended launched

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 02:28:30 -0700

Allumi PTF Extended is a sleek typeface designed with technology in mind. It’s a perfect font family for any communication concerning design, robotics, or functionality. Read more…

A minisite was specially designed for Allumi PTF in order to have an easy overview of the Allumi features. Its an exclusive design only availble at typofonderie.com.

Allumi PTF Extended is available in three different packs: Allumi PTF Extended, Allumi PTF Extended b and Allumi PTF Extended x2. Depending your needs, you will choose the basic version, the b or the full family to save €105.

—Allumi PTF Extended minisite
—Allumi PTF Extended page
4 fonts from €210 for 8 users (max.).
—Allumi PTF Extended b page
5 fonts from €210 for 8 users (max.).
—Allumi PTF Extended x2 page
9 fonts from €315 for 8 users (max.).
—Allumi PTF Extended test it page
—Allumi PTF Extended pdf specimen
—Allumi PTF wallpaper

Add to cart from € 210 for 8 users.

Press Release: Allumi PTF Extended: OpenType font launched by Typofonderie.com Typophile Release. Design Feeds.

Allumi PTF Extended clients’ special offer

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 02:20:01 -0700

Available through 18 October 2009.
To celebrate the launch of the Allumi PTF Extended, clients benefit a special price of only € 168 (standard price at € 210) for:

Allumi PTF Extended
Allumi PTF Extended b

This offer doesn’t apply to the following pack who already beneficiate of special price compared to the purchase of the standard packs:
Allumi PTF Extended x2

Please contact us for activation. Add allumi client offer in the subject.

Typeface design round table (images)

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:40:22 -0700

Few images from the recent round table.

Concours des plus beaux livres français 2009

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:26:22 -0700

It seems already reach the statut of an institution following some others countries, the Concours des plus beaux livres français 2009 is open to beautiful books designed during the past year. This year jury include Étienne Robial, Dominique Bourgois, Renaud Caillat, Mara Mariano, Fanette Mellier and Jean François Porchez who seems to mean that with Étienne + Fanette + Jean François: typography this year will be the key!?

Deadline is 1st december 2009.

J’aime la typographie: jfp Lecture in Paris

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 03:44:05 -0700

Jean François Porchez will present his recent work in addition to usual classics together with an overview of typography topics at École de communication Visuelle, ECV, Paris next Tuesday 22 September 2009, 18:00. This conference is primary given to the school students, but we are happy to open it to first 10 registered people via the online form or usual typofonderie.com email. Please add “conference ecv” in the subject line.

ps. Indeed, the title “J’aime la typographie” is an homage to John Boardley very good type blog ilt.

Links for 2009-09-17 [Digg]

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Snow Leopard and the end of PS type 1 Fonts
Reflow of documents using Type 1 fonts in amongst others QXpress. Adobe declared T1PS obsolete years ago when they released Font Folio 10, the first all OpenType version of their font catalogue. it may be possible to convert Type 1 fonts to OpenType, using a utility as TransType Pro or FontXChange or on windows the perfect Cross Font application.

Typeface design round table

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:58:25 -0700

A round table is organized in Paris next saturday 19 September 2009 (14:00) during Portfolio event, a three days event around graphics.

Five eminent local typeface designers will discuss about type topics: type distributions, licences, font formats, custom fonts, education, etc.:
Christophe Badani, Serge Cortesi, Julien Janiszewski, Jonathan Perez, Jean François Porchez and Sébastien Morlighem as moderator.

More info on Le Typographe and Facebook event page.

Type 1 fonts: end of an era

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 05:47:46 -0700

PostScript Type 1 fonts are around for many years, some of us still use fonts from early 90’s on their modern desktops (only piece of software that you can still until now!). When Vista was launched, it was already a bad sign with lack of support of AFM+INF. Now, its time for MacOS Leopard Snow to stop the support of this obsolet format.

We’ve converted all our library back in 2008 and stop to sell Type 1 packages. All our packages are sold in OpenType format, but some STD packs offer additionals fonts in this old font format.

Time to upgrade your old fonts!

Typofonderie desktop wallpaper #4 – #5 – #6

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 01:00:01 -0700

Time to time, we offer several desktop wallpapers, download them and enjoy!

This time, in addition to usual wallpapers, there is the dedicated wallpaper to the forthcoming sanserif.

Typofonderie Wallpaper #6 1920×1200

Typofonderie Wallpaper #5 1920×1200

Typofonderie Wallpaper #4 1920×1200

Links for 2009-09-10 [Digg]

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Adrian Frutiger, quelques notes de travail
Liens entre les courbes en plastiques (french curves) et les courbes de Béziers, avec Adrian Frutiger. Quelques images.

1995: Parisine first test

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:38:59 -0700

Few months after the initial design, we decided with the RATP team in charge of this project to run a test on the real support (October 2005), the heavy enamel metal signage panels. I wanted to to check if the forms worked well, optical adjustments and so on. For that I have rebuilt a panel from scratch and set Parisine on its beta version Type 1 PostScript. The panel is not exactly the standard one as it miss the top white zone.

Higher resolution size available at Flickr.

Jean François Porchez

Links for 2009-09-09 [Digg]

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PDT

New font launched soon
Along with some minor website interface modifications, a new sanserif family will be launched soon.

New font launched soon

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 08:43:25 -0700

Along with some minor website interface modifications, a new sanserif family will be launched soon.

Links for 2009-09-03 [Digg]

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Why do CAPITAL LETTERS so annoy us?
A New Zealand woman has lost her accounting job after sending "confrontational" e-mails filled with block capitals. So why is it taboo to hit the caps-lock key?

Links for 2009-09-02 [Digg]

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PDT

New fonts and typographic features in Snow Leopard
The latest version of Mac OS X comes with four new fonts. Chalkduster, Menlo who remplace Monaco and Heiti SC-TC, Hiragino Sans GB.

Links for 2009-08-28 [Digg]

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 PDT

The Font War: Ikea Fans Fume over Switch to Verdana
Swedish furniture giant Ikea has swapped its signature Futura font for the more Web-friendly Verdana, leading fans of design and affordable coffee tables everywhere to take to the Internet in outrage