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Re: How much bigger do you like to make your x-height for Bold?
I don’t think so. a) Most text consists of lowercase letters. b) The x-height area carries a large amount of information used in reading, including some relatively complex shapes and counters that ne…1 -
Re: How much bigger do you like to make your x-height for Bold?
As with everything else in type design, this is properly considered relative to size. The larger the text, the less need for this kind of adjustment and, indeed, as you observed in logo work it may b…3 -
Re: Blatant rip-off: a story
Some examples with Xillian in the background and Proza Display Bold on the foreground. My guess is that the small differences in curvature or node placement are mostly due to rounding and scaling up/…2 -
Re: How much bigger do you like to make your x-height for Bold?
I always make my bolder weights slightly taller x-ht than the lighter weights. How much difference depends on the style (degree of contrast) and scope of weight change. Typical amounts for me are in …3 -
Re: Blatant rip-off: a story
I commented this at the Behance page This is a blatant ripoff of Proza Display Bold. Some letters contain small changes (e.g. e, w), some are an exact copy (e.g. z), and some have been butchered into…2 -
Re: How much bigger do you like to make your x-height for Bold?
The design of the capital T can be a factor in that determination. There are also practical considerations with the 'f' and 't' crossbars.2 -
Re: Is this a scam?
Always insist on delivery upon receipt of payment in full. "It’s just company policy, sorry." Suddenly their "we can’t do any better than NET90 payment terms" turns into "hav…2 -
Re: How much bigger do you like to make your x-height for Bold?
I look at a paragraph of U&lc Regular weight text, with a couple of words picked out in Bold. If the Bold appears to have a smaller x-height than the Regular, I adjust the x-height until they loo…6 -
Re: Which is the best free font editor?
It is also possible to create color fonts with fontforge using some planning and a workflow using additional libre software like ot-svg and nanoemoji. I have created a color emoji font and a color va…3 -
Re: Chris Simpkins has passed away
This is really sad news and my thoughts go to his family and friends. He leaves many good memories behind. A really great person to work with. May he rest in peace.2
