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Re: Is there a need for a TTF version?
CFF means OpenType with PostScript outlines and hinting. Usually, .otf = CFF and .ttf = TTF. Technically, .otf could also = TTF, but nobody does this. OpenType is an extension to TrueType with some e…3 -
Re: Is there a need for a TTF version?
Also, for what it's worth, very few type designers draw TTF curves. Although it is possible, most go with some kind of automatic conversion from PS curves, which is usually acceptable.4 -
Re: The future of type
I think grand, expressive, sophisticated concepts for type tend to fall by the wayside. Take a look at Knuth's Metafont, Multiple Masters, Font Chameleon, TrueType GX, even the advanced features…9 -
Re: Webfont formats for self hosting
Rich, A Pattern Language was a watershed book in the world of architecture. I read it back when it came out in the eighties and it's one of those books that suddenly makes you see things in a mo…2 -
Re: A FontLab 6 intervention
It does seem super important to have separate windows if you're used to an traditional style font editor. The fact that you can only do certain things in certain kinds of windows (font window, g…6
