The difference between Garamond, Garamond Premier Pro and Adobe Garamond Pro?
So I was looking through my font list and I found that I have 3 separate versions of Garamond. I have Garamond, Garamond Premier Pro, and Adobe Garamond Pro.
Being rather new to the world of typography I was wondering what the difference(s) between them was. So I put the three styles next to each other and I noticed some differences in stroke weight, stress, density and so on but I figured I would see if there was anyone on here that could explain to me what is so different about the three.
Perhaps its a stupid question.
4.Sep.2008 4.34pm
There are literally scores of different digitizations and renditions of Garamond’s original metal typefaces. I am not sure which foundry’s is your “Garamond” (you might find out by looking at its info in FontExplorer X) but Adobe Garamond and Garamond Premier have very distinct differences which you can learn about at Adobe’s website.
4.Sep.2008 5.01pm
Ahh, thank you much, It was really the difference between Adobe Garamond pro and Garamond Premier Pro that I was wondering about. The Garamond I have had some very clear differences from the other two but adobe and Premier are quite similar.
4.Sep.2008 5.49pm
You might also look at this quick review of some of the differences. There’s a lot there to discover if you really are interested.
4.Sep.2008 7.23pm
I am writing a rather large research paper on Garamond. Garamond original. Funny thing, it seems like everyone is talking about Garamond lately. Must be just because I’m looking. But thanks for the pdf link crossgrove!
courtney
4.Sep.2008 7.32pm
Funny thing, it seems like everyone is talking about Garamond lately.
I’ve dubbed that phenomena a sipeservation. It’s the same concept like when you start looking for a new car and then ultimately buy one, almost immediately after the purchase you see your “new” car everywhere. It’s almost like everyone owns it. Really, it’s the moment you become aware of something you weren’t really aware of until you started focusing on it. I didn’t know what that was called, so I came up with my own word for it.
4.Sep.2008 8.35pm
Recency Illusion
4.Sep.2008 8.47pm
Very interesting, Nick. I’ll have to amend my definition to include both Recency Illusion and Frequency Illusion. Ha ha.
20.Sep.2008 12.52am
Who wrote that Illuminating Letters, Carl? Good stuff! Hope to see more issues soon.