Managing Fonts

jim007 · jim007 #1 (**permalink**)

05-17-2006, 04:06 AM

Hello all,

I have a few thousand fonts on my system. I would appreciate any help in managing all these fonts. What would be the best way to store them? What program do you use?

Cheers

Jim

doubleatomix · doubleatomix #2 (**permalink**)

05-17-2006, 04:38 PM

Jim, I use Apple's Font book. I've found that it's the best way to go if you're using OS X. I store the fonts in the documents folder of my admin home folder and allow others access from there.

funkdoobi · funkdoobi #3 (**permalink**)

05-28-2006, 03:08 AM

i use extensis suitcase. very easy to remove/add fonts and font sets and such..

Netglutton · Netglutton #4 (**permalink**)

05-30-2006, 09:03 PM

Hey Jim...

I used Extensis for a number of years and to be honest with you, I was very unhappy with the features and stability of the program. A few months ago I switched over to Linotype. This is a free program available through DL sites such as macupdate.com. I use it professionally and I have never looked back. I love it. Even though it is not marketed for professional use, I control 1000's of fonts on my work Mac with it and it has yet to fail me once. Check it out if you get the chance.

deus_ex_machina · deus_ex_machina #5 (**permalink**)

05-31-2006, 02:41 AM

I second the vote for Extensis Suitcase. Fontbook is a waste of time and energy for professionals.

Alexis · Alexis #6 (**permalink**)

06-02-2006, 08:38 AM

Do a search for Linotype FontExplorer.

Netglutton · Netglutton #7 (**permalink**)

06-03-2006, 10:45 AM

http://www.linotype.com/fontexplorerX

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jim007 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: May 16, 2006 Location: Mel-burn, Australia Posts: 42 Mac Specs: iMac Intel 20"	05-17-2006, 04:06 AM Hello all, I have a few thousand fonts on my system. I would appreciate any help in managing all these fonts. What would be the best way to store them? What program do you use? Cheers Jim
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doubleatomix #2 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	05-17-2006, 04:38 PM Jim, I use Apple's Font book. I've found that it's the best way to go if you're using OS X. I store the fonts in the documents folder of my admin home folder and allow others access from there.
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Netglutton #4 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	05-30-2006, 09:03 PM Hey Jim... I used Extensis for a number of years and to be honest with you, I was very unhappy with the features and stability of the program. A few months ago I switched over to Linotype. This is a free program available through DL sites such as macupdate.com. I use it professionally and I have never looked back. I love it. Even though it is not marketed for professional use, I control 1000's of fonts on my work Mac with it and it has yet to fail me once. Check it out if you get the chance.
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Alexis #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 20, 2006 Posts: 2,255 Mac Specs: Al iMac 20" 2.4Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo	06-02-2006, 08:38 AM Do a search for Linotype FontExplorer.
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Netglutton #7 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	06-03-2006, 10:45 AM http://www.linotype.com/fontexplorerX
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