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> The app can only return fonts that we have on MyFonts. Oh, so it's actually a useless tool then. Thanks for the clarification.
by ghostly_s 9y ago
> The app can only return fonts that we have on MyFonts.
Oh, so it's actually a useless tool then. Thanks for the clarification.
- fractallyte 9y agoHey, that's not nice. MyFonts is one of the best font sites I know of, with a huge selection of fonts and top designers. There are regular offers on new fonts, and informative interviews (great for discovering typefaces). I find WTF very useful. Sure, it's not perfect, and I continue to hope for better accuracy and results. I'm glad to hear they're working on it.
- CharlesW 9y ago> Hey, that's not nice. "Useless" is a bit strong, but the comment emphasizes the tool's most important limitation. I might've said "Since WhatTheFont doesn't include fonts typically used on web sites, this tool is radically more effective when identifying fonts used in printed materials." I'd like to understand if the team considers this to be a problem that they plan to solve, or if WhatTheFont will only identify fonts that they can monetize. (No judgement either way.)