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ABOUT YOUR FREE FONTS ... AND 35HEADS ... AND MORE!
Please read this file. It tells you:
How to install your new fonts!
(Not really very difficult.)
What our rights and obligations are!
(Not much actually. It is just a font, after all.)
How to get another 35+ fonts at ridiculously cheap prices!
(Ah! Here's something of value -- to you AND me.)
INSTALLATION
For TrueType installation, simply open the Windows 3.1 Control Panel,
click on "Fonts," and follow the normal procedure to add each font. If
this is the first time you have added TrueType fonts to your system,
you may need to check your Windows manual.
YOUR RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
These free fonts are provided as shareware. However, you have already
fulfilled your obligation by receiving the complete archived file
which includes the fonts and the promotional information about other
fonts which you may purchase. For having downloaded and read these
files, you may use the free fonts for as long as you wish.
You have unlimited rights to use these fonts in any form your software
can use it ... except to re-create font files. You may not do anything
with the complete font file itself except install it, make backup
copies, and let your software use it to format and create characters.
You may not convert the font to another format and re-distribute it.
Your installation and use of the free fonts signifies your acceptance
of these terms.
MY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
These fonts are distributed in the belief that it will be useful, but
without any express warranty including even the implied warranty of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
I retain ownership of the creation of these font files and rights of
distribution of these fonts in any form.
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35HEADS -- QUALITY FONTS, REAL CHEAP!
If enjoy these fonts, then read the following offer! It's your chance
to get more than 35 high-quality fonts for next to nothing (... less
than half a buck a font).
WHAT FONTS ARE AVAILABLE?
There are more than 35 fonts in the complete package. There are fun
fonts, traditional (but seldom-seen) fonts, very bold fonts, light
fonts -- in a large range of designs.
Why don't you take a look now? Copy the file SEE35HDS.EXE to some
temporary directory that has about 300,000 bytes available. "Run" the
file. It will self-extract into a Windows CardFile file. Use Windows
CardFile software to take a look at all the fonts in the package.
You'll also find some additional technical information and details not
included here.
All of the fonts are intended for use in larger sizes. As headline
type. As decorative type. For use in logo and other design work. Hence
the name "35HEADS."
Some of the fonts are readable in text sizes all the way down to 5-
point. But you probably already have standard text fonts, such as
Times or Helvetica, which will work better for paragraphs of body
copy. All of the fonts are kerned and hinted.
WHERE DID THESE FONTS COME FROM?
I've been in advertising and design for twenty years and jumped from
drafting table to PC five years ago. I had been wanting an Egyptian
Bold Condensed font for Windows, but couldn't find any available. So
two years ago, I sat down one weekend and created the font in
CorelDraw!. I spent a lot of time working the bugs out of the font-
generating system. I released that font, which I named "Cairo," into
the freeware market and became famous. (Well, semi-semi-famous.) (Due
to another font distributor's use of the name Cairo, I have since re-
named the revised/hinted/kerned version "Akenaten.")
With the bugs worked out, I then created another font, and another.
Suddenly I had 15 fonts and started selling the whole package for
ridiculously cheap prices. (Well, semi-ridiculous.) Soon, I had gotten
up to 25 different fonts. (It's like peeling wallpaper. You get
started and you can't stop.) And the ridiculously cheap income kept me
in new software, hardware upgrades and an occasional dinner out. And
this year the income bought me Fontographer for the PC. I had sworn
that I was done with font-making when I finished the first 25. Now
here we are talking about 35HEADS.
I have always tried to create fonts that were not available in
computer-usable format. Occasionally, after I've created a font, I
learn that it is available elsewhere, though certainly not at the low
prices you'll pay me. Some are not available in any electronic form.
My complete package of fonts will not be available through any other
source. The whole package will not be released into the public domain.
There's only one way to get 'em, and it'll cost you about half a
dollar a font.
WHY SO CHEAP?
I'm often on the buying end of software, just like you. Now I'm
selling ... so rather than ask $10 or even $5 for each font that's
already been created, I'm asking less than a dollar! I'm not getting
rich, but maybe I'll get compensated for the weeks I've put in
creating the fonts. I don't have a giant investment to recover. I've
been in marketing long enough to know that the traditional wisdom is
to charge whatever the market will bear. Well, I don't have to answer
to anyone except my own conscience this time. And it says to charge a
reasonable amount and then be happy that people are finding value in
my efforts and putting the results to good use. (Sorry if that sounds
sappy, but it's nice to be honest.)
IF THEY'RE THAT CHEAP, ARE THEY ANY GOOD?
Yes.
Take a close look at the free fonts you've installed. Print a "type
showing" or something else using them. If you're happy with these,
you'll be happy with the others.
Thousands of users are currently using my fonts. They include
CompuServe and America OnLine downloaders of free fonts plus
purchasers of the complete font packages. These fonts were carefully
crafted, character by character, in CorelDraw! and Fontographer. All
fonts include kerning pairs and hinting.
The font originally named "Cairo" was included on disk with last
year's book "The Font Problem Solver" by David D. Busch, published by
Business One Irwin.
25FONTS was favorably reviewed in WindowsUser magazine this year
receiving 3╜ stars, even though that version of the font package was
not yet kerned and hinted.
Here's some past user comments:
"I purchased your 25FONTS recently and really enjoy them. They're a
tremendous value -- high quality and very useable."
J.B., Ojai, CA
"Love that Coliseum!!"
R.J., Woodbury, CT
"I just got your set of incredibly inexpensive fonts. Please let me
know when you are bringing out more fonts."
C.G., CompuServe message
"Wow! What a deal! I really, really love your font ...."
E.L., Norwalk, CA
"My sex life has really improved since I started selling these
fonts." (Not!)
T.H., Clearwater, FL
DON'T I ALREADY HAVE ONE OF THESE FONTS?
A few of these fonts have been posted over the past two years on
CompuServe and America OnLine. If you've downloaded any of those,
here's your chance to get the ones you've missed with no on-line
charges. Additionally, those posted fonts, as well as all previous
fonts, have now been upgraded with additional characters, kerning
pairs and hinting. Even if you already have a free font or two, you'll
want this complete set just for the improvements.
WHAT DO I GET?
All 35+ fonts in TrueType or PostScript, Type 1, format. You have the
right to use the fonts for anything for which you would use any other
purchased font. Of course you can't re-sell or pass on copies of the
font files themselves. You may not give copies to friends. (Let 'em
send their own checks!). You may not load the purchased fonts onto any
bulletin board.
YOU HAVE A FULL MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE IF YOU'RE NOT HAPPY WITH THESE
FONTS! (And continuing my honesty policy, I should let you know that
someone took advantage of this guarantee. Once. One person.)
HOW MUCH?
35HEADS costs $17.50 complete -- shipping, handling and disk included.
Your choice of PostScript or TrueType format. Both formats for $22.50.
Your choice of 3 1/2" or 5 1/4" disk. The disk will be high-density.
For orders from outside the U.S.A., please send remittance in U.S.
denomination. (Canadian Post Office postal money order in U.S.
dollars; International Money Order; etc.)
Upgrades: If you're a registered purchaser of 15FONTS or 25FONTS, send
just $5.00 and you'll get a complete new set in the same format and on
the same disk type as your previous order.
HOW DO I ORDER?
1. Print the order form below and then fill it out. Or fill it out and
then print it. Or write it out on a separate piece of paper. Or mark
the options (format/disk size) on the "notes" line of your check.
2. Make your check or money order out to "Thomas E. Harvey"
3. Enclose check and order in an envelope and mail it to:
Thomas E. Harvey
420 N. Bayshore Blvd., #206
Clearwater, FL 34619
4. Your fonts will be on their way back to you the next business day
after I receive your order.
THANK YOU. I DO APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT!
Thomas E. Harvey
August 20, 1993
CompuServe: 72327,1702
America OnLine: ThomasH53
In all files within this package, Microsoft and Microsoft Windows are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. CorelDraw! is a
registered trademark of Corel Systems, Inc. ATM and Adobe Type Manager
are registered trademarks of Adobe Corporation. Fontographer is a
registered trademark of AltSys Corp. I, being a mere speck on the
software sea, have no registered trademarks at all.
ORDER FORM AND CONSUMER FEEDBACK SURVEY------------------------
Hey Tom! I've tried the free fonts and I've gotta tell ya...
__ I like Akenaten the best!
__ I like BeesWax the best!
__ I like Calendar the best!
__ I like Cindybob the best!
__ I like HolyMoly the best!
Please send me the complete 35HEADS font package.
Your Name:
Address:
City/State/Zip/(Country):
Disk size: ___ 3 1/2" HD or ___ 5 1/4" HD
Format:
___ TrueType only ($17.50)
___ PostScript only ($17.50)
___ TrueType and PostScript ($22.50)
___ Registered User Upgrade ($5.00)