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Re: Should we enable polls on TypeDrawers?
Polls reduce questions to percentages. I think that stifles discussion and nuance.4 -
Re: Should I switch from Glyphs?
To add to Bahman’s comment: earlier this week I talked to the t]m group about Python scripting in font editors. I showed how the RoboFab object model works, and that it allows you to write the same s…1 -
Re: Should I switch from Glyphs?
Why stick to only one font editor if you are still learning? You should acquaint yourself with what is out there, and only then you can decide best what software suits your needs. With UFO you can sw…6 -
Re: Pre-digital typeface drawings question.
Ikarus is great when you already have perfect technical drawings in a large size (~20 cm tall). Then you can digitise these drawings very quickly, and very accurately. But to make these kinds of tech…5 -
Re: En dash = width of n?
An em dash where the width is equal to the UPM is barely usable for current day typography in my opinion. Therefore we always tailor de width of en/em dashes to the horizontal proportions of the type…6
