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Re: Regular vs Book
@"Nick Shinn" The OpenType spec itself indicates that Regular and Normal share the same weightclass, 400. It does the same thing with ExtraBold and UltraBold (both 800), and Black and Heavy…2 -
Re: Glyphs with "Too Many Points" - possible problems?
Increase UPM scaling grid size?1 -
Re: Regular vs Book
In the digital era, Fontlab, for one, contributed to the confusion, by assigning the numerical value of 400 to all three of Book, Regular and Normal weights, in its Font Info dialogue. Therefore, if …2 -
Re: How to calculate other stem widths of masters from Regular weight
It is very much in the nature of the project, which might be determined by several factors: the particular design and how light and heavy it can practically be made, the kinds of uses for which the t…1 -
Re: How to calculate other stem widths of masters from Regular weight
Unsurprisingly, I agree with John. A couple of additional thoughts: * in most cases, extrapolation works better in the “bolder” direction than in the “lighter” direction * the more extreme the target…2 -
Re: How to calculate other stem widths of masters from Regular weight
I would recommend having a look at Linus Romer's stepinterpolation tool, which is slightly different from the steminterpolation tool John mentioned. it is a generalization of lucas de groot's formula…2 -
Re: Your business is worth more than 6X yearly earnings
Before I begin, I would like to clarify my definition of "AI lettering." I'm referring to tools where the text image is generated directly in software or by the software generating its own …4 -
Re: Glyphs with "Too Many Points" - possible problems?
Although that is a test worth trying, just because you don’t hit any limits on a one-off test on one device, does not mean your font isn’t risky. Sometimes limits vary between devices, which can even…2 -
Re: Glyphs with "Too Many Points" - possible problems?
You should make the font and send a document containing it to a PostScript Printer. If you get a "Limit Check Error" you have a problem. At least that is how we checked in the old days.2 -
Re: Your business is worth more than 6X yearly earnings
I've been contacted by all of the players wanting to acquire my library. I always say no. As I think about it as I approach my 70th birthday, I think I will always say no. I'm financially secure (tha…5
