Talking Drupal #043 - Web Fonts

In episode #043 we talk about Web Fonts.  Our resident
expert, Jason, leads us through the world of Web Fonts answering
questions like “What are web fonts?”, “Is it better to server
them from my server or user a service?”, “How does the licensing
work?”, “what are tips for choosing fonts?”


Topics


What are web fonts?

What is the difference between web fonts and sage fonts

How web fonts have advanced the industry

How web fonts work and different formats

Is javascript required to use web font?

Licensing options for web fonts

Choosing to host or use a service

Should the developer or customer own the web font service
account

Tips for choosing a web font

Font Services - see links below

What is FOUT and how to deal with is

Web fonts and Drupal



Module of the Week


Search Config - https://drupal.org/project/search_config



Resources


TypeKit - https://typekit.com

Fonts.com (Monotype) - http://www.fonts.com/

Google - https://www.google.com/fonts

Fontdeck - http://fontdeck.com/

Hoefler & Co - http://www.typography.com/

WebINK - http://www.webink.com/



Modules


FontYourFace Module - https://drupal.org/project/fontyourface

Rabbit Hole - https://drupal.org/project/rabbit_hole