[squeak-dev] Re: Title bar bug on trunk

Juan Vuletich juan at jvuletich.org
Wed Aug 19 12:39:30 UTC 2009


Hi Martin,

Martin Wirblat wrote:
> Juan Vuletich wrote:
>
>> Yes it is. I suggest taking a look at Cuis, as it includes several 
>> additional sizes, including 11 (although not in bold). Before 
>> preparing size 11 (with bold, italic and bold italic) and adding it 
>> to the trunk, I'd like to know if people thinks adding another size 
>> is worth the space used. This is because it will take me one or two 
>> hours, and I prefer not spending that time if people thinks it is 
>> better not to include it.
>>
>
> Hi Juan,
>
> the answer to your question whether more sizes of your nice font are 
> useful depends on their role. If they are thought to become the main 
> fonts in Squeak, then many more sizes are not only useful, they are 
> *necessary*. I have of course the bigger sizes in mind, at least up to 
> 24 pixels. Declaring 9 pixels height as a standard coding font for 
> everyone is *unhealthy*.
>
> For the many people here who do not understand the effect of small 
> fonts on computer screens: The world's epidemic spread of 
> shortsightedness has -among other things- directly to do with them. 
> And it does not need solely to be your eyes that become affected after 
> many years of professional work or starting too early with gazing at 
> small computer screens (XO!). Small fonts may also hit you in your 
> back or cause another chronic disease, because strong visual 
> concentration leads to tension elsewhere.
>
> A post of Avi demonstrated this perfectly, perhaps unintentionally. 
> What is the most striking thing in this story about two young sisters?
>
> http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking%2BNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_405695.html 
>
>
> Hint - it is in the picture, of course.

Thanks for your opinion. Does anybody else have one?

>
> One thing I found comparing fonts from Cuis with Pharo is that 
> especially the bigger sizes are spaced too narrow - see the attached 
> image of size 24 (the lower row is from Cuis). I suspect this has to 
> do with the lack of proper kerning. To me it looks as if at least 3 or 
> better 4 pixels of additional space would make the font in this case 
> more readable.
>

Indeed. I'll add some space for larger sizes. Thanks!

> Regards,
> Martin
>
> PS: Congratulation to your Cuis work. When it comes to beauty, it 
> compares to the current Squeak like the brightest day to the darkest 
> night. Of course, Cuis has also other virtues...

Thanks.

Cheers,
Juan Vuletich

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