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Re: Panose: is there a purpose for it nowadays?
I’m not aware of any automated tools that can verify a font’s Panose data. We considered adding a Panose-calculation feature to FontCreator but never implemented it. Over the past two decades, users …6 -
Re: What could be an effective strategy for handling frac/tions in OpenType fonts?
Not all fonts include a frac feature, and those that do often implement it in various ways. According to the OpenType specification, the frac feature is designed to replace figures (digits) separated…3 -
Re: Diacritics size on capital vs Lowercase in Vietnamese
Given that your typeface features fat and wide capital letters, it’s crucial to design separate marks for uppercase and lowercase letters. Ensure that your diacritics follow the correct glyph naming …1 -
Re: Proof of Concept: Contextual Kerning UI for Glyphs 3
I found this discussion on contextual kerning quite engaging. Back in October 2022, I gave a talk at the ATypI Tech Talks Conference where I discussed a technique I referred to as "Variable Cont…2 -
Re: Implementing OpenType calt or init with Latin script in 2024
Glyph positioning is irrelevant in this case, as your request is about glyph substitution. You haven’t mentioned which software you're using, so it’s unclear how well it supports OpenType features. I…1
