For new designers! Easy to obtain, high quality Frutiger compatible fonts

This article is especially for new designers who are just starting out.

Frutiger font is popular among designers.

The typeface has been loved by many designers since its birth and has become a typeface that we see all around us because of its legibility and universally beautiful typeface design.

If you want to purchase the Frutiger font from the online store of Linotype, the distributor, you will have to pay from 3,991 yen per weight. If you want to purchase a set of all 19 weights, it will cost you 34,093 yen. (Prices as of February 9, 2019.)

Linotype’s Frutiger sales page (click on the image to jump to the site)

The price is not expensive considering that the font can be used for a lifetime after purchase. However, for a novice designer, it may be difficult to afford it because of other equipment that needs to be prepared.

Here are some compatible fonts that you can use instead when you want to use Frutiger, which are easily available from applications, OS bundles, and free Google Fonts.

type sample

Frutiger

First, here is the original Frutiger as a reference; Frutiger is called the “humanist sans serif”. The image shows the Frutiger LT series purchased from Lynotype.

Myriad Pro

Attached to Adobe paid applications such as Illustrator, Photoshop, CC (Creative Cloud), etc.

Fonts that become available after installing Adobe’s paid software.

Myriad’s letterforms are quite similar to Frutiger. The font is as rich in weights as the original Frutiger, making it an easy-to-use typeface.

I often use it when I want to use a typeface that looks like Frutiger, but I want to make a change from the original.

Lucida Grande

Standardized in Mac OSX

This typeface was the standard font for Mac until OSX 10.10.

Named after the word “lucid,” which means “clear” and “easy to understand,” the font was designed for high visibility when printed in small sizes or displayed on low-resolution screens. The font is designed for high visibility when printed in small sizes or displayed on low-resolution screens.

The font is very easy to read, but note that there are only two weight developments, Regular and Bold.

Calibri

Comes standard with Windows; included with Microsoft Office

These fonts are created by Microsoft and come standard in Windows, and are also available on the Mac when Microsoft Office is installed.

The letter skeleton is quite similar to that of Futura, but Calibri has slightly more rounded corners, giving it a softer look.

Tahoma

Standard for both Mac and Windows

Tahoma is a standard font for both Mac and Windows, also developed by Microsoft, and is quite similar to Lucida Grande.

Like Lucida Grande, Tahoma is available in only two weights, Regular and Bold.

Open Sans

Google Fonts: Free download from the following URL
https://fonts.google.com/specimen/Open+Sans

The fonts are from Google Fonts, an open source font service provided by Google, and can be downloaded and used free of charge.

Although the shape of the “g” differs from that of the original Frutiger, the numbers and other basic features are similar.

Ten different weights are available, making it easy to use from body text to headlines and creating a unified design tone.

Many of the fonts provided by Google Fonts are recent in age when they were designed, so the fonts have a new look.

Fira Sans

Google Fonts: Free download from the following URL
https://fonts.google.com/specimen/Fira+Sans

This font is also provided by Google Fonts.

Font developed for the famous web browser “Mozilla Firefox” and Firefox OS.

The weight range is quite extensive, with 18 different weights.

The similarity with Frutiger is not that high among the fonts introduced in this issue, in terms of the solidity of the number’s expression and so on. However, it has a more futuristic atmosphere, so I use it when I want to use a font that looks like Frutiger, but with a newer atmosphere.

Hind

Google Fonts: Free download from the following URL
https://fonts.google.com/specimen/Hind

Fonts provided by Google Fonts.

This Hind looks quite a bit like Frutiger! The numbers, the shape of the “g”, etc., are all so similar that unless you are a serious Frutiger fan, you would probably mistake the two side-by-side.

The Frutiger compatibility is very high, but unfortunately there are no italics, and only orthographic weights are used. If you need italics, you may need to use italic effects in your application.

The Frutiger-compatible fonts introduced here are all of high quality, although the similarity to Frutiger is different. Please use these fonts to improve your designs.

And by all means, buy the original Frutiger!

By using the real thing, you will realize why Frutiger is loved by so many designers.

Paper showrooms in Tokyo where you can obtain samples of printing paper

I am introducing a paper showroom in Tokyo where you can obtain samples of printing paper. Please make use of them for your book making and artwork production.

Showroom where you can get free samples.

I will start with showrooms where you can get free paper samples. I often visit the following showrooms.

Nippon Paper Group Ochanomizu Paper Gallery

Ochanomizu

〒101-0062 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Kanda Surugadai, 4 Chome−6−番地
MAP：https://goo.gl/maps/tvVLMy7C4yYqenGL6

Nippon Paper Industries’ showroom is located on the 9th floor of Ochanomizu Sola City.

To enter, you must get an entrance pass from the reception desk at Solaseity.

Almost a full lineup of Nippon Paper Industries’ paper samples (with printed samples) is available here.

Besides that, samples of actual printed materials (books, magazines, picture books, etc.) using Nippon Paper Industries’ paper are on display, and even the brand name of what kind of paper is used.
Since you can hold the samples in your hands, you can get a clear image of the finished printed product.

KYOBASHI Paper Showroom

Higashi-Nihonbashi

1-chōme-1-18 Higashi-nihonbashi, Chuo City, Tokyo 103-0004
MAP：https://goo.gl/maps/GWXhpjFddirfk6Ny7

Kyobashi Shigyo’s showroom in Higashi-Nihonbashi.

While the two mentioned above are paper manufacturers, this is a paper distributor, so we have samples from a variety of paper manufacturers, including

Oji Paper
Nippon Paper Industries Co.
Mitsubishi Paper Mills
Hokuetsu Kishu Paper
Takeo
Heiwa Paper
Daio Paper
Taisho Paper

Here you will find a selection of the A4 printing samples mentioned above, though not the full lineup. This is also where you can browse through the Dainik and Toyo Cloth, as well as other cloth samples for bookbinding.

There are also a lot of other goodies with printed samples, many of which you can take home with you.

Showrooms and paper stores where paper samples can be purchased for a fee.

Other showrooms and stores that sell paper not listed above.

Takeo Paper Shop, Kanda

Jinbocho

A4 samples available for purchase.

3 Chome-18-3 Kanda Nishikicho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0054
MAP：https://goo.gl/maps/tDDWHgqUhPPjeg5f6

Takeo Aoyama Mihon-cho

Omotesando

Able to purchase paper samples of about A3 size. Able to consult with our professional staff about paper.

〒150-0002 Tokyo, Shibuya City, 2, 渋谷区渋谷４丁目２−５プレイス青山1F
MAP：https://goo.gl/maps/hRDCTD6CZVTWPdb58

Heiwa Paper Company Paper Voice Tokyo

Kayabacho

Samples in quadruplicate (545 x 394 mm) size are available for sale. Exhibitions and other events are also held.

1 Chome-22 Shinkawa, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0033
MAP：https://goo.gl/maps/uscmsxNNMSkRvyf7A

Tokushu Tokai Paper Pam Tokyo

Tokyo Station

Extensive samples and displays.

2 Chome-4-1 Yaesu, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0028
MAP：https://goo.gl/maps/eUih21Wiao1VN18f6

If you want to get free samples, if you only want to look at one place, the KYOBASHI Paper Showroom, which has samples from several paper manufacturers.
If you have a specific paper manufacturer for the samples you want, it is better to go to the showroom of the appropriate manufacturer.
Basically, it is a good idea to visit all three locations introduced here.

How to convert InDesign data to Illustrator data as much as possible

These days, I do most of my layout in InDesign, even for printed materials, but some printers require me to submit Illustrator data.
Here are the steps I take when creating in InDesign until the last minute and then converting to Illustrator submission data at the end.

Note: This is risky because it involves outlining text and relinking images. This method is imperfect. Ideally, of course, everything should be created entirely in Illustrator from the beginning.

My Favorite Photobook Store in Japan

As a lover of photo books, I would like to recommend some Photobook stores in Japan.
Please visit them when you come to Japan.

TOKYO

Flotsam books

Website: https://www.flotsambooks.com/

Address: 1 Chome-10-7 Izumi, Suginami City, Tokyo 168-0063

This store mainly deals in photo books.
The owner, Mr. Kobayashi, has a great sense of style and handles cool photo books and art books from all over the world.
Most of the books are new publications, but they also carry used books. The prices are inexpensive, and popular items sell out quickly, but we also carry many books that can only be purchased through this store in Japan.
We are strong in fashion-related photo books, and we also carry zines.
In addition to photo books, we also carry books on design, such as collections of works by overseas designers, exhibition catalogs, and typography books that you can find only at this store.
The store often holds exhibitions of artists and book events.

Post

Website: http://post-books.info/

Address: 2 Chome-10-3 Ebisuminami, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0022

A gallery and bookshop in Ebisu.

The owner, Mr. Nakajima, also organizes the Tokyo Art Book Fair, so you can be sure of a good selection.

Book obscura

Website: http://bookobscura.com/

Address: 〒181-0001 Tokyo, Mitaka, Inokashira, 4 Chome−21−5 フジパークマンション 103

A new + used bookstore in Kichijoji (Inokashira Park) selling photography books and art books.

There is also a gallery (exhibition space) inside the store, where you can see exhibitions of photographers and artists.

Various photography books are displayed according to the owner’s classification of genres, so it is easy to browse, even though there are a lot of books. This bookshop is recommended for students and those who are beginning to be interested in photography books and art books.

Shelf

Website: http://www.shelf.ne.jp/

Address: 3 Chome-7-4 Jingumae, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0001

This is a well-established bookstore specializing in photo books.

So books

Website: https://sobooks.jp/

Address: 1 Chome-47-5 Uehara, Shibuya City, Tokyo 151-0064

SKWAT/twelvebooks

Website: https://www.skwat.site/AOYAMA

Address: 5 Chome-3-2 Minamiaoyama, Minato City, Tokyo 107-0062

This space is for twelvebooks, a distributor of MACK and other products in Japan.

Totodo

Website: http://totodo.jp/

Address: 〒150-0032 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Uguisudanicho, 5−7 第2ヴィラ青山1F

A long-established design-related antiquarian bookstore with a store in Shibuya.
The store carries many famous and rare books on architecture, design, and photography.

Utrecht

Website: http://utrecht.jp/

Address: 〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Jingumae, 5 Chome−36−6 ケーリーマンション

A bookstore located in Harajuku, Tokyo, offering a wide variety of zines and other publications.

Tsutaya books Daikanyama

Website: https://store.tsite.jp/daikanyama/

Address: 〒150-0033 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Sarugakucho, 17−5 代官山Ｔ－ＳＩＴＥ１号館～３号館１階～２階

TSUTAYA’s Daikanyama branch. This store has a fairly large selection of photo books, both old and new.

OSAKA

Book of days

Website: http://www.bookofdays-shop.com/

Address: 〒550-0011 Osaka, Nishi Ward, Awaza, 1 Chome−10−2 ボンジュール阿波座 202号

A bookstore with a store in Osaka’s Nishi Ward.
They carry a large number of cool photo books.
They also have a discount service for members.
I visited the store when I was on a trip to Osaka, and the store is quite spacious, with many nice art books and photo books.

KANAZAWA

Iack

Website: https://www.iack.online/

Address: 〒920-0864 Ishikawa, Kanazawa, Takaokamachi, 18−3 IACK

A gallery, bookshop and distributor located in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture.
The location is used as photographer Yukihito Kono’s studio, but on weekends it is open as a gallery.
Since 2018, they have been working as a distributor for international independent publishers such as JM Ramirez Suassi, Multipress, and Overlapse, as well as self-published works.
The books they carry are wonderful and I buy a book every time I see them at an event in Tokyo.

Art, Design, Photobook shop in Japan Map

The following Google map shows bookshops in Japan that sell the design, art books and photo books introduced in this article.

Art, Design, Photobook shop in Japan
https://goo.gl/maps/GEpytqKZjygcEhag8

Header: Lubos HouskaによるPixabayからの画像

私がシンガポール旅行で使用したアプリ

2022年9月末にシンガポール旅行をしました。

その時に使用したアプリをご紹介します。

だいぶ水際対策は弱まりましたが、新型コロナ禍ということを考慮して読んで頂けると幸いです。

1. シンガポール航空

シンガポール航空

開発元:Singapore Airlines Limited

無料

posted withアプリーチ

ご自身が使用する航空会社のアプリを入れておくのが良いと思います。

アプリからチェックインや、座席の確認ができるので便利でした。

2. Booking.com

Booking.com 旅行予約のブッキングドットコム

開発元:Booking.com

無料

posted withアプリーチ

ブッキングドットコムを経由して宿を予約したので、チェックイン時間など、メッセージのやり取りなどで使用しました。

3. Grab

Grab Superapp

開発元:Grab.com

無料

posted withアプリーチ

シンガポールで使用できる個人タクシー配車アプリ。Uberタクシーの東南アジア版です。

どこにいてもすぐにタクシーを呼べるので、これはかなり便利でした！

アクティベーションにショートメッセージを使うので、現地で使用する通信プランによっては日本にいる時にアクティベーションした方が良いです。

その場合は、

アプリに位置情報を取得させないようにする
Grabの登録時に現在値を入力する箇所があるので、シンガポールの適当な場所を入力する

この方法で登録できました。

現地でショートメッセージが使える場合、以下のサイトの記事などを参考にしてください。

知って得する Grabアプリの使い方（クレジットカードが登録できない時の対処法やGoogle Mapとの連携の仕方など） – いつか世界中で空生活
https://sky-life-world.hatenablog.com/entry/HowToUseGrab
東南アジアで大流行の配車アプリ「GRAB」初期設定・登録方法を解説 | ケース研
https://keisuken.com/2018/05/about-grab.html