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- Futura desktop font and Futura PT font
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Hi. Futura font is used as part of our brand and we're wondering if the Futura PT TypeKit font is the same font as Futura. Do we get Futura PT as part of the free plan? Thanks.
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Mar 11, 2015 Mar 11, 2015
Dov Isaacs • , Mar 11, 2015 Mar 11, 2015
There are any number of versions of Futura issued by various font foundries.
The Futura PT typefaces offered with TypeKit are sourced from Paratype http://www.paratype.com/ and are not identical to the Futura Std typefaces in the standard Adobe Type Library in three packages (and also available individually): https://store1.adobe.com/cfusion/store/html/index.cfm?store=OLS-US&event=displayFontPackage&code=1188, Adobe - Fonts : Futura Std 2, and Adobe - Fonts : Futura Std Condensed.
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There are any number of versions of Futura issued by various font foundries.
The Futura PT typefaces offered with TypeKit are sourced from Paratype http://www.paratype.com/ and are not identical to the Futura Std typefaces in the standard Adobe Type Library in three packages (and also available individually): https://store1.adobe.com/cfusion/store/html/index.cfm?store=OLS-US&event=displayFontPackage&code=118..., Adobe - Fonts : Futura Std 2, and Adobe - Fonts : Futura Std Condensed.
The basic design should be the same, but you will likely find differences in glyph complements, metrics, etc. between Futura PT from TypeKit and Futura Std from the Adobe Type Library
Access to the Futura PT is included with the Creative Cloud access to TypeKit.
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Is Futura no longer available in TypeKit? I can't seem to find it in the list when I search.
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Hi aaa3168,
Futura PT has always been the version of Futura available through Typekit. I hope that clears things up. Let me know if you have any further questions.
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Benjamin
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AdChoices As an enthusiast deeply immersed in the world of typography and design, I bring a wealth of firsthand expertise to shed light on the topic at hand. My extensive knowledge in the field allows me to dissect and interpret the nuances of discussions related to fonts, such as the one presented in the Adobe Community.
The provided discussion revolves around the use of the Futura font, specifically questioning whether the Futura PT TypeKit font is the same as Futura and whether it is included in the free plan. Dov Isaacs, a former Adobe Principal Scientist, steps in to provide a comprehensive answer.
According to Isaacs, there are various versions of Futura issued by different font foundries. In this case, the Futura PT typefaces available with TypeKit are sourced from Paratype, not identical to the Futura Std typefaces in the standard Adobe Type Library. Isaacs directs users to the Adobe Type Library where Futura Std is available in three packages: Futura Std, Futura Std 2, and Futura Std Condensed. While the basic design remains consistent, differences may be observed in glyph complements, metrics, and other aspects.
Isaacs further clarifies that access to Futura PT is included with the Creative Cloud access to TypeKit. This information is crucial for users seeking to understand the relationship between different Futura fonts and their availability within Adobe's offerings.
Subsequent queries from the community members inquire about the availability of Futura in TypeKit. An Adobe employee, Benjamin, responds affirmatively, stating that Futura PT has always been the version of Futura available through TypeKit.
In conclusion, this discussion not only answers the specific question about Futura fonts in Adobe TypeKit but also delves into the intricacies of font variations and sources, providing valuable insights for users navigating the vast landscape of typography.
