Thanks Florian, Bickham is one of the only scripts I can name from sight. I went to get the link and came back to see that you’ve already posted one from Fontshop. I also forgot to mention that the example uses alternatives, most likely the Pro OpenType version of the font.
Where can I find the Bickham Script with alternates. Is there a free download of it somewhere?
No, it’s a commercial font (Why fonts cost money). The alternates are included in the OpenType version, you don’t need to get a special font for them. As I mentioned before, Bickham Script is bundled with several Adobe products. Or you can license it via the link that Andrew has provided: $35 for up to 5 computers.
If you only need the regular weight then the link I provided will be sufficient. It’s the Opentype version so all the alternates are included, provided you have software the supports the Opentype format (such as Adobe Illustrator, InDesign or Quark). $35 isn’t a bad price for such a lovely and versatile script font.
It is an OpenType font (read the Wiki entry if you don’t know what that means). There are no alternate fonts, but alternate glyphs. They all reside in that single font you purchased, I assure you! ;°)
How to access them? Depends on your application – that’s why Asvetic asked.
Florian, you can access all of the opentype features in Illustrator that you can in InDesign. Kassie,
first off check under Window>Type>Glyphs. That’s all the characters in the font and their alternatives! Secondly, you can try Windows>Type>Opentype. This gives you access to all the Opentype features turning alternatives, ligatures, swashes and that bunch on and off.
[too late]
Ah, okay. Which version? Illustrator has a ‘glyph’ window.
Do you, by accident, have InDesign, too? Would make your life easier, in this case …
[edit] Oh, I shouldn’t underestimate Illustrator: There’s an OpenType panel, too – at least in v12 and above. However, it works a little bit different than the ID way I’m used to …
Hey Kassie. OpenType can be a little perplexing at first, but you’ll get it. We built the FontShop.com character set viewer so it works just like the Glyphs palette in Adobe CS apps. There’s a popup menu at the top with all the glyph sets listed.
OK. Since you guys are the smartest people in the world...I’m using Bickham with Photoshop CS. I am having a heck of a time with the glyphs. I’ve found and utilized almost all of them, but I’m not sure how to get the alternate ligatures and stylistic alternates. Any advice???
2.Jan.2008 9.29am
Bickham Script from Adobe.
2.Jan.2008 9.34am
Yep, Andrew is right.
Had to check first, Bickham Script with alternates:
2.Jan.2008 9.39am
Thanks Florian, Bickham is one of the only scripts I can name from sight. I went to get the link and came back to see that you’ve already posted one from Fontshop. I also forgot to mention that the example uses alternatives, most likely the Pro OpenType version of the font.
This is the Adobe link: http://store1.adobe.com/cfusion/store/html/index.cfm?store=OLS-US&event=...
2.Jan.2008 9.52am
Bickham Script Pro comes default with OS X right?
2.Jan.2008 10.24am
Bickham Script Pro comes default with OS X right?
Nope, sorry.
But it’s included in several Adobe products, e.g. Creative Suite 3.
Apple OS X (10.5) comes with Zapfino, though only a TrueType version of it.
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2.Jan.2008 10.40am
Where can I find the Bickham Script with alternates. Is there a free download of it somewhere?
No, it’s a commercial font (Why fonts cost money). The alternates are included in the OpenType version, you don’t need to get a special font for them. As I mentioned before, Bickham Script is bundled with several Adobe products. Or you can license it via the link that Andrew has provided: $35 for up to 5 computers.
3.Jan.2008 10.36am
How can I purchase the script with alternates? Would I have to purchase the entire font family for $105 from adobe?
3.Jan.2008 11.21am
If you only need the regular weight then the link I provided will be sufficient. It’s the Opentype version so all the alternates are included, provided you have software the supports the Opentype format (such as Adobe Illustrator, InDesign or Quark). $35 isn’t a bad price for such a lovely and versatile script font.
3.Jan.2008 6.48pm
Check the character set on the FontShop page. You’ll see that all the alternates are included.
4.Jan.2008 12.38am
Ah, CS3 it is, cheers Florian. And indeed $35 isn’t a bad price although I’m not that a big fan of Bickham Script.
4.Jan.2008 11.44am
Just an FYI: I just bought the $35 bickham regular font from FontShop and it did not include the alternate fonts I needed.
4.Jan.2008 11.54am
Which program are you using to set your type?
4.Jan.2008 12.00pm
I’m using the font in Illustrator. I guess I have the alternate fonts, I’m just not sure how to activate them with the opentype font.
4.Jan.2008 12.02pm
Hey Kassie,
and it did not include the alternate fonts
It is an OpenType font (read the Wiki entry if you don’t know what that means). There are no alternate fonts, but alternate glyphs. They all reside in that single font you purchased, I assure you! ;°)
How to access them? Depends on your application – that’s why Asvetic asked.
4.Jan.2008 12.08pm
Florian, you can access all of the opentype features in Illustrator that you can in InDesign. Kassie,
first off check under Window>Type>Glyphs. That’s all the characters in the font and their alternatives! Secondly, you can try Windows>Type>Opentype. This gives you access to all the Opentype features turning alternatives, ligatures, swashes and that bunch on and off.
4.Jan.2008 12.10pm
[too late]
Ah, okay. Which version? Illustrator has a ‘glyph’ window.
Do you, by accident, have InDesign, too? Would make your life easier, in this case …
[edit] Oh, I shouldn’t underestimate Illustrator: There’s an OpenType panel, too – at least in v12 and above. However, it works a little bit different than the ID way I’m used to …
4.Jan.2008 12.18pm
Hey Kassie. OpenType can be a little perplexing at first, but you’ll get it. We built the FontShop.com character set viewer so it works just like the Glyphs palette in Adobe CS apps. There’s a popup menu at the top with all the glyph sets listed.
4.Jan.2008 12.33pm
I got it. You guys are the best! Thank you for all your help. I appreciate it so much! Have a wonderful weekend!
11.Apr.2008 10.09pm
OK. Since you guys are the smartest people in the world...I’m using Bickham with Photoshop CS. I am having a heck of a time with the glyphs. I’ve found and utilized almost all of them, but I’m not sure how to get the alternate ligatures and stylistic alternates. Any advice???
Thanks!
12.Apr.2008 10.54am
Unfortunately you can’t. You have to do all the type in Illustrator first. FWIW I think you can copy and paste the text directly.
See: http://www.typophile.com/node/32683
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