FontBook , the veritable bible for typography addict and design dweeb everywhere , recently updated its iOS app to patronise the iPhone . You ’ll never be caught without an encyclopedic cognition of typography ever again .
What does it do ?
FontBook is a near - comprehensive reference instrument for exploring typeface and in any subclass you could hope for . With FontBook 3.0 , we see , among other feature , the addition of tilt views , an option to write your own sample distribution textual matter , and the ability to habituate search filters . Upon first spread the app , you ’re prompted to search based on class , couturier , year , foundry , or usage , each one breaking down into a nicely laid out Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree of subcategories . Additionally , you could search for specific fonts if you already know what you ’re face for .
Why do we wish it ?
Admittedly , this app is run low to be most useful in design and other occupations that manage with typography on a casual base , but in no way is this strictly for the pros . Anyone with even a passing interest in composition or design will have fun browsing through the various filters and subcategories . As you ’d expect from an app steer at people with an centre for stylus , FontBook comes baring a beautiful , clean interface that manages to offer tons of information without ever feeling cluttered . And for entropy that used to cost $ 99 in physical Holy Writ form , this is a bargain .
FontBook
Download this app for :
iPhone and iPad , $ 0.99
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