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Re: Sloping math symbols in italic faces, is it normal?
To clarify, no one is suggesting having non-italicised figures (numerals) in italic fonts. We're just talking about the typical subset of math operator symbols for basic arithmetic included in t…2 -
Re: Sloping math symbols in italic faces, is it normal?
Chris, the problem with that approach is that it a) requires users who want the upright math operators to selectively switch fonts within strings of numbers and operators, and b) does not provide for…3 -
Re: Sloping math symbols in italic faces, is it normal?
Nick, in response to your illustrations, I'd have to say that the slanted math operators are the ones that 'look wrong'. But that's a subjective answer to a subjective question. I…6 -
Re: Sloping math symbols in italic faces, is it normal?
General rule for book and editorial typography is that math operators are not italicised. In advertising and packaging typography they may be. Hence the design tends to depend on the nature of the ty…6 -
Re: Microsoft Font Validator lives!
Coincidentally, Sairus Patel from Adobe has today submitted for feedback a proposal to revise the OT specification re. weight classes. Feedback should be posted to either the OT font developer list o…1
