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Re: The kerning on the pope’s tomb
Sure, that’s a compelling image. But it is a digital image. There is no comparison with a square-on photo of the actual tomb to show that the demonstration actually matches the tomb precisely, any m…2 -
Re: Favorite typefaces to study or reference — or consider a model/guide?
The original Times New Roman for Monotype under Stanley Morison’s direction would not have been constrained by Linotype requirements. Morison had no allegiance to Linotype. Only after the design gain…4 -
Re: Favorite typefaces to study or reference — or consider a model/guide?
Matthew Carter’s Miller Text has always been one of my bedrock references for solid design and fitting.3 -
Re: What is the preferred method of keeping kerning data in UFO format ?
IMO, it is preferable (and certainly more common) to maintain kerning data in kerning.plist. Kerning data will often vary between styles/weights of a family. But features are often shared and common …3 -
Re: Hook styles on Ƙ Ƴ ƴ
From a design perspective, I agree with you. But from a reading perspective, I’m not so sure. As a non-reader, I can’t really judge well whether the open hooks read adequately enough or not.For examp…1
