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Sep 10, 2009 0

Fontlab .VFB-QuickLook Plugin

This is a shameless plug but, this is one of those little invaluable tools I use regularly.  The VFB-QuickLook Plugin by Georg at schriftgestaltung.de

When I am designing a typeface, I will often branch-off in seemingly random directions. These branches often produce viable avenues and get incorporated in the the main “trunk”, yet each branch is often saved as it own file.  With this handy plugin I can easily, and visually, track these branches without wandering “did I save that new eszett in ‘filename_1a.vfb’ or ‘filename_2d.vfb’?”  This little plugin simply eases the file management portion of my workflow.

Also note the progression on his Glyphs drawing app.  I’m not a beta tester for it, but it does look sweet.

Stephen is a thoughtful, precise designer, flawless in his craftsmanship and expansive in his conceptual thinking. He's a well-read guy, with a surprising career history and love of learning. It all informs his work. Stephen is equally at home and gladly challenged by an assignment in type design as he is with corporate identity work, interactive, or poster design. He's a consummate talent, and an artful asset to any design initiative

Michael Rivera
executive creative director
...the most solid typographic understanding, an incredibly mature craft, and an enlightened pursuit of excellence. Stephen shows real skills and obvious discipline

Rick Valicenti
founder: Thirst/Chicago
...has a great eye and is well read about all aspects of design. Due to this extensive knowledge and talent, his work shows a meticulous attention to detail...

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designer at JAK design
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