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