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Preparing for the End of PostScript Type 1 Fonts, and Other Font Challenges with Greg Mitchell

PostScript

Greg Mitchell, Founder & CEO of Font Shield, is a Type Director with over forty years of experience. To say Mitchell knows his way around the font industry would be an understatement. His mission at Font Shield is to support agencies and brands in the compliance and procurement of the fonts they license so they…

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A License to Font with Greg Mitchell

Intellectual property is something all brands recognize. And that protection extends to the typography. Fonts are integral to a brand and fall under the same copyright jurisdictions as photography, illustrations, music, and software. Therefore, creators must ensure the fonts they use are under a proper EULA (end-user license agreement.) Greg Mitchell, Founder & CEO of…

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3,285,000 Helveticas

With many options for the same font, Connect Font takes the guesswork out of font management. The correct font will be activated.

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No Font Conflicts

Discussion about what is liked about Connect Fonts and how it works seamlessly with workflow to never have font issues.

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Invite new users create and assign libraries

Welcome to Connect Fonts! When you invite new users to Connect Fonts and assign libraries to them, they can easily browse, search, and pair the fonts you’ve shared on any device. Collaboration and delivering results has become much easier. Here’s a brief guide on adding users and assigning libraries: Adding Users: 1. Log in to…

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Fiji St. Louis Interview

Ashley, the social media manager for Extensis, interviews Fitgi Saint-Louis, a creative graphic designer, typography expert, and educator. They discuss various topics such as Fiji’s preferred location for a conversation, her sources of inspiration, the role of graphic design and typography in linking language and culture, her design process, the importance of research, the impact…

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Extensis Success Center

Welcome to success center located within the Connect platform. This tool is designed to help you get the most out of your Connect software investment. With the success center, you will have access to all the resources you need to be successful. You are able to see detailed font activation data from your team that…

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From Caregiver to Changemaker: How Purpose and Community Create Lasting Impact
November 5, 2025

Resilience isn’t just about enduring challenges — it’s about leading with compassion, patience, and faith, even when the path feels uncertain. It’s a quality embodied by every caregiver, whose daily acts of care and commitment reflect the essence of true leadership — helping others grow stronger through empathy, service, and understanding. In this episode…

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Great Leaders Share Knowledge, Build Trust, and Empower Future Talent
November 3, 2025

The conversation around skilled trades is shifting fast. After decades of “college for all” messaging, trade school enrollment is climbing steadily, signaling a renewed respect for hands-on, high-skill careers that literally keep the world running. In commercial HVAC and mechanical service, this change is not just academic — it’s shaping the next generation of leaders…

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Slow Stories in a Fast League: Why the NBA Still Deserves Real, In-Depth Journalism
November 3, 2025

In a sports world increasingly defined by short-form clips, social algorithms, and viral takes, long-form storytelling remains a vital counterweight — the place where depth, nuance, and narrative still matter. The NBA, perhaps more than any other league, sits at the center of this tension: every quote can become a meme, every story a highlight…

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The Faith-Fueled Story Behind Camp Arnold Skate Church’s Mission to Reach Youth Through Skateboarding
November 2, 2025

As faith-based outreach evolves to meet younger generations where they are, skate culture has become an unlikely — yet powerful — frontier for transformation. In cities like Dallas, skateparks are serving as modern-day meeting grounds where faith, mentorship, and authenticity intersect. With youth mental health challenges on the rise — the CDC reports that…

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UK Version Welcome to Success Center
January 1, 2023

Welcome to success center located within the Connect platform. This tool is designed to help you get the most out of your Connect software investment. With the success center, you will have access to all the resources you need to be successful. You are able to see detailed font activation data from your team that…

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Contagious Creativity
January 1, 2023

Discussions with various creatives about a variety of topics surrounding creativity. Talk about the need to appreciate and preserve lettering as an essential part of our daily lives, often overlooked. The inspiration comes from observing lettering in the surroundings, such as signs in coffee shops or unique signage. The speaker mentions the success of their…

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Web Experience vs Desktop
January 1, 2023

The video is demonstrating the web experience of Connect Fonts and compares it to the desktop client experience. They have both the web and desktop versions open on their monitor, showing the same font, “Love of Thunder,” which is currently inactive in both. When they click “Activate” in the web experience, they highlight the quick…

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How can Connect help your team
January 1, 2023

Connect is a font management software that includes a desktop app and a cloud platform. The desktop app, previously known as Suitcase Fusion or TeamSync, is required to activate fonts locally on your computer and allows you to work offline by caching fonts. It also integrates with Adobe Creative Cloud through plugins, enabling auto activation…

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55483_Our History
January 1, 2023

Initially, there were two offerings for small and medium businesses: Suitcase Fusion, a desktop app for font management, and Teamsync, a similar app configured for use with Teams. Connect Fonts combines the features of Suitcase Fusion and Teamsync into one product. Customers who previously used Suitcase Fusion or Teamsync can now access all the team…

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How to Activate Google and Adobe Fonts within Connect
January 1, 2023

The Connect font screen allows users to access and manage fonts. Google Fonts offers around 5,000 free fonts, which are available in Connect as a personal cloud-based library. However, Google can remove fonts permanently, and there is no guarantee of their re-addition or as updates to existing fonts. This may require manual updates in documents…

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How to Manage Duplicate Fonts
January 1, 2023

Duplicate font issues often arise when working on projects in Creative Cloud, resulting in the wrong version of a font being activated. To identify duplicates, utilize smart search folders and the desktop app. Smart search folders in Connect enhance organization and searchability. For instance, creating a smart search folder for PostScript Type 1 fonts can…

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Travis Kochel Interview
January 1, 2023

Ashley, the social media manager for Extensis, and Travis, the owner of Vectro Type Foundry, are discussing Travis’ experience as a type designer and the launch of foundry search. Travis has been designing typefaces for around 12 to 13 years. Travis got into type design after attending a design school and being inspired by a…

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How do I manage my mental health as a creative
January 1, 2023

Patrick discusses the importance of mental health for creatives. He finds going to the gym helpful in recharging, even if he sometimes just pretends to work out. Exercising helps him turn off his brain and reduce stress. He also reads writings by trusted copywriters and marketers who discuss unconventional topics, such as “Rule Number Six”…

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