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Re: [OTVar] Introducing OpenType variable fonts
Jeez, what a bunch of cynics. I think this has a better chance of being supported than a lot of previous font technologies. GX: Only supported by Apple, on Macs. MM: Only supported in Adobe apps. OTV…8 -
Re: Is one.osf.ss01 a valid glyph name?
The whole point of a hammer is to drive nails into wood. Using a hammer in this way is not a problem.3 -
Re: Is there a need for a TTF version?
The funny thing is, while Apple developed the TrueType format and still uses it, it abandoned relying on instructions with OS X around 15 years ago. Basically, it took more of the Adobe approach, uti…6 -
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
