restricted font - unable to save basic pdf - help please

[Radana1]

HI I have been trying to save PDF and ai file with PDF compatibility. I used the ai font brand new era outline G98 , and it shows me message that the font could not be embeded, and safe with PDF because of licensing restrictions....??? What do I do? I am not an expert in illustrator.

[Thomas Phinney]

The font in question is set to not allow embedding in PDF. You might want to let the designer (Graham Meade) know that is a problem for many users.

Additionally, be aware that the standard license for this "free" (no charge) font says "This font can be used for personal use only. Businesses or companies must gain permission for use."

Contact info:

gem@c031.aone.net.au

http://skyscraper.fortunecity.com/windows/3/gemfont.htm

[Jacob Bugge]

Thomas,

Have you not been away for a while?

[Thomas Phinney]

There isn't much traffic in the "typography" section of these forums, of late. I still keep an eye on them, at least most of the time.

[Jacob Bugge]

That is very good to know, Thomas, and reassuring.

I will remember next time I refer someone to this forum.

[Dov Isaacs]

Assuming that Mr. Meade cannot or doesn't want to provide a non-protected font for you, your only legal alternative if you want the font embedded in a PDF file is to find another, similar font without the embedding restriction.

          - Dov

[Jacob Bugge]

Reading this thread is pure pleasure.

[Dov Isaacs]

And you find “pleasure” in the fact that the OP Radana has encountered a nasty licensing issue? 

          - Dov

[Jacob Bugge]

Dov,

No, but yesterday, in the original thread in the Illustrator forum I suggested Radana post here to get the best possible answer, presumably from you.

So it was a great pleasure to see (as an extra bonus) that Thomas gave an answer within two hours and that you an answer within four hours.