メルカリで送料の設定を間違えるとどうなるか、自分で気をつけるためにも備忘録として記しておきます。
私は良く宅配ボックスのPUDOで発送するのですが、
ネコポス(A4厚さ3cmまで)の設定で発送し、実際には宅急便60サイズだった場合…
配送はしてくれます。
しかし、料金は宅急便80サイズとして請求されることが多いです。
ユーザーが設定を間違えた分、大きめに測られているのだと思います。
送料が多めにかかってしまうので、かなり気をつけたい部分です。
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メルカリで送料の設定を間違えるとどうなるか、自分で気をつけるためにも備忘録として記しておきます。
私は良く宅配ボックスのPUDOで発送するのですが、
ネコポス(A4厚さ3cmまで)の設定で発送し、実際には宅急便60サイズだった場合…
配送はしてくれます。
しかし、料金は宅急便80サイズとして請求されることが多いです。
ユーザーが設定を間違えた分、大きめに測られているのだと思います。
送料が多めにかかってしまうので、かなり気をつけたい部分です。
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.)
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
I will start with showrooms where you can get free paper samples. I often visit the following showrooms.
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.
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
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.
Other showrooms and stores that sell paper not listed above.
Jinbocho
A4 samples available for purchase.
3 Chome-18-3 Kanda Nishikicho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0054
MAP:https://goo.gl/maps/tDDWHgqUhPPjeg5f6
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
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
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.
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.
As a lover of photo books, I would like to recommend some Photobook stores in Japan.
Please visit them when you come to Japan.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Website: https://sobooks.jp/
Address: 1 Chome-47-5 Uehara, Shibuya City, Tokyo 151-0064
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.
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.
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.
Website: https://store.tsite.jp/daikanyama/
Address: 〒150-0033 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Sarugakucho, 17−5 代官山T-SITE 1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.
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.
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.
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