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Re: symbol ^ is used as power ( superscript ) in math, how about symbol for subscript?
For variable names in physics, the underscore feels most intuitive: F_res = ...That also matches LaTeX usage.4 -
Re: How to assess what optical size(s) a given type style is intended for?
‘Horsiness’ is a characteristic of using typefaces designed for text sizes (and smaller) at display sizes. So the term itself might not be relevant, but the idea of being able to define the elements …1 -
Re: How to assess what optical size(s) a given type style is intended for?
While you're analyzing stems and counters and grayness, it's the thickness of *hairlines* (in modulated text typefaces) that jump out to me when a "small" face is used too big, and especial…6 -
Re: How to assess what optical size(s) a given type style is intended for?
Please, let’s not refer to px units. The px unit is not a reliable physical measurement, which is what we want when talking about size. The px unit cannot be related directly to opsz values because i…1 -
Re: How to assess what optical size(s) a given type style is intended for?
This is how I am following the discussion so far: David B was talking about using weight as ersatz optical size adjustment in fonts that do not have actual optical size adjustments to the design. So …1 -
Re: 2 FREE seminars: Fundamentals of the Font Business
It was an immensely useful webinar, as all the previous ones I have watched. I wasn't misled by the fact that 80% of the main story is for beginners, because I knew that the other 20% would be a gem.…3 -
Re: Is Adobe Originals closing down?
I often tell type tourists (like big co executives ;) that one has to be extremely picky in temperament to be a professional type designer, to care passionately about tiny details that are impercepti…7 -
Re: Is Adobe Originals closing down?
That sound horribly familiar.5 -
Re: Is Adobe Originals closing down?
The great thing about being one’s own boss is that there is no “retirement age.”4 -
Re: Do you know any app online that can list the languages covered in the character set of a given font?
Simon and Denis, thanks for the questions. Due to your asks, I was able to identify there was some problem in my side when generating <mkmk> tables. After a new, revised font export, I got even…1
