MetaFilter posts tagged with typography and microsoft

The Scourge of Arial

Robot Johnny — Tue, 09 Aug 2005 12:35:38 -0800

The Scourge of Arial. It has spread like a virus through the typographic landscape and illustrates the pervasiveness of Microsoft's influence in the world. Arial, however, has a rather dubious history and not much character. In fact, Arial is little more than a shameless impostor...

I hate the letter

five fresh fish — Fri, 12 Dec 2003 12:12:35 -0800

Microsoft Typeface Recall and an apology offered: a Swastika happened to slip by the censors. But is it really all that offensive? (more inside)

Less verdant in the south..?

i_cola — Wed, 29 Oct 2003 03:58:31 -0800

No Microsoft web fonts for Mac OS? With the passing of Internet Explorer for Mac OS it seems that web favourites such as Verdana & Georgia may no longer be available without installing Microsoft software. More discussion here. [via Typographica]

kirkaracha — Tue, 13 Aug 2002 09:05:02 -0800

"Microsoft's TrueType core fonts for the Web are no longer available for download" [via kottke] This is going to disappoint The Official Women of Wrestling.