Non-Adobe fonts: compatible?

#1 10-02-2008, 10:14 AM

I have a client who uses an InDesign template for which the font is AkzidenzGroteskBQ-Reg (and variations of the font family). Adobe.com has never heard of it. Obviously my client has made it work with his copy of InDesign (I'm submitting a list of questions about the font to him), but what problems might I have installing it for Creative Suite 3 Design Premium. I'd like the font family to be available across CS3 and Windows VISTA for PC.

Sue

#2 10-02-2008, 11:02 AM

Sue,

Akzidenz Grotesk as a font goes back to the turn of the previous century and is a Helvetica forerunner. It is a Berthold foundry font, available for purchase from <http://www.myfonts.com/fonts/berthold/akzidenz-grotesk-bq/regular/opentype-ps/329304>

Note that your client cannot legally just give you a copy of the font for installation on your computers, as it is protected intellectual property, much as InDesign is.

Yes, it is OpenType format, compatible with your Adobe applications on both Macs and Windows machines.

Neil

#3 10-02-2008, 03:18 PM

Thanks so much, Neil! You've set my mind at ease. I wasn't sure what Open Font Type actually meant in this context. I'd already found a place to purchase it, but I'll check out the link you gave me, as well. I appreciate all the information!

Sue

#4 10-02-2008, 05:03 PM

Sue,

Glad I could help.

I wasn't sure what Open Font Type actually meant in this context.

Now for some evening reading on OT fonts... <http://www.adobe.com/type/opentype>

Neil

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