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Re: Web sites/e-readers that match optical size to pixel size automatically
A problem with that opsz demo is that there are three lines of display text that can fill the viewport, and that can give the impression that that's the entire demo, but the differences with/withoug…2 -
Re: Critique an amicable glyphic serif face for long-form text.
Overall I really like the concept, and the stroke rhythm looks good to me. It feels like the right combo of organic and angular shapes. I agree with @"Nick Shinn" in that the Futura-style /…1 -
Re: Critique an amicable glyphic serif face for long-form text.
I disagree that the cap proportions are off; I just think that one needs to accept that this typeface has gone for “modern” rather than old style proportions for the caps. Like Helvetica instead of l…2 -
Re: Should fonts custom-made "for UI and UX" be optimized for web?
Certainly, it seems desirable to put really good hinting in a UI/UX font. (To be overly pedantic: you are optimizing for screen, not only for web.)2 -
Re: Monotype takes too long to review fonts?
To me it always happened that:- the font was approved in less than a week, and I received the typical mail that in 24 hours it will be released - then nothing happened until I contacted the support t…2 -
Re: Terms and Definitions - a Cheat Sheet - Help/Insight
@"Cory Maylett" your page is so handy! I like how the elements are highlighted. Super easy to understand.1 -
Fonttools "Level 4" variable font instancing opens up new retail option
From Cosimo Lupo: "the latest fonttools now supports L4 instancing, i.e. the final "level" of partial instancing, thanks to Behdad! After L1=drop axis, L2=pin axis at arbirary location…7 -
Re: No art training; where to start?
Instead of applying the elements of typical art education to the problem, consider your adapting your literary/linguistic strengths to the task of creating typefaces. Create difficulties for yourself…2 -
Re: Terms and Definitions - a Cheat Sheet - Help/Insight
Some time ago, I seem to recall Nick Sherman suggesting that numbers be referred to as “numerals” rather than figures. That was a good idea, as even in English a figure can be a thing that is not a n…2 -
Re: Monotype takes too long to review fonts?
Where to begin, buddy. My recommendation is to wait one month to be sure they've forgotten you before bothering them about it. An outsourced chat agent will take your case, and in another week they w…3
