Due to the fact that @font-face can be a bit overly complicated, it hasn’t caught on quite as much as it should. Once you start reading about licensing, different font formats, browser consistencies, it can potentially become more trouble than it’s worth.
But – in five minutes, I’ll try to simplify the process of working with custom fonts as much as I possibly can. Services like Font Squirrel help to make the task a cinch!
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Services like Typekit live and die by how intuitive their products are. A couple weeks ago, I finally received my beta invite to join. For those unfamiliar, Typekit is a service that allows you to use a plethora of fonts on your own site with minimal effort.
This video demonstrates just how easy Typekit is to work with. Rather than being a tutorial per se, this is more akin to removing the wrapping paper for the first time! I literally pressed record with zero knowledge of how to use Typekit. However, as you’ll soon see, this service very well might prove to be the number one choice for designers and developers, once it officially launches. I know I’m on board!
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