Brian Sweeting

Had this IM conversation yesterday with a friend about font management…

Brian S: I need to uninstall all the fonts I never use
Brian S: It’s been a while since I’ve needed Brush Script, Blackmoor, or Chalkboard
Jared H: I would, but there’s this part of me that can’t throw away any font, no matter how useless. It’s weird, like people who don’t abandon their ugly children.
Brian S: I only feel that way about Cooper Black. I’d probably never use it, but it’s just nice knowing it’s there
Jared H: Yeah. Like earwax. It’s annoying, but if it suddenly goes away, it kind of makes you wonder what’s wrong with you.
Brian S: I’ve got it. I’ll disable those fonts, instead of deleting them. It’s like putting them in the attic.
Jared H: That’s all fine and good, until your children find them. Then it’s, “Well you used Haettanschweiler, and you turned out okay. I don’t see why I can’t. You’re such a hypocrite. You’re the worst dad in the world! I hate you!”