Using Non-standards Fonts

Hey Guys,

I was wondering, what do you guys think about using Engravers MT in a website design. Will coding it work and show up the same way?

Regards,
Nick

 

Sure just in your browser and whoever downloaded it . Problem is 2 things copyright issues and not all browsers can import fonts, some reading stuff here. Maybe sifr is your alternative.

 

Just do it! This is the same!

 

I actually just realised it was a paid font after posting this. Oh well, it's all good. I'll just use arial.

Nop. A font won't show up unless the person viewing it has it in their font's folder.

Regards,
Nick

 

As previously suggested, if you really want this font - research sifr.

 

use it it will show up, just insure you don't infarct anyone's copyrights

 

Don't think so buddy. It would show up on the thread starters computer, yes, but remember that the end-user would have to have that font installed on their computer for it to show up. And chances are that 99.9% of them wouldn't have it installed. And those 99.9% don't get to see anything - making them leave your website, vowing never to return due to the horrible lack of text.

 

Nah, Sifr wouldn't be an option, though thanks for suggesting it. I don't like to use javascript, and the whole site Im coding is designed with that one font, so I just replaced it with arial.

It looks almost the same.

Thanks Again,
Nick

 

You can still specify the desired font face, then add in alternatives.

body {
    font-family: "Engravers MT", arial, sans-serif;
    }

Code (markup):

If your visitor has your preferred font, he'll see that. If he doesn't, he'll see arial, or lacking that, his default sans-serif font.

@ garrettheel: Not quite true. All browser have a default (user editable) font that is used when the author's declared font is not available. Please don't share your lack of understanding.

cheers,

gary

 

I prefer to use standardised web fonts for better output!

 

Actually, I was under the impression that it wouldn't render but seems as though I was wrong. My main point still remains relevant, though, that 99% of people wont have the font and it's stupid to specify it as the only one.

No need to be a royal ass about it

 

That's all you needed to say. See On Not Reacting ….

cheers,

gary