Which fonts have the same width for every character?
For both those fonts, the min w equals the max w value – 12, 12 for one, 16, 16 for the other – indicating both are fixed-width fonts. (Note, xlsfonts source code includes similar checks.) From a recent post of mine on usenet, here is a Python program checkFixed.py that automates the …
fonts - Styles of the Lowercase "a" - Graphic Design Stack Exchange
Nov 12, 2014 · To complicate matters, many (especially classic) serif typeface have a two-story lowercase a for roman, and a single-story one for italic. Thank you, @Vincent, that's the vocabulary I was looking for. It covers the lowercase "g" as well. Still not sure why the two-story version of the "a" is so much more prevalent.
What font is typically used for receipts? - Graphic Design Stack …
Aug 1, 2014 · Keep in mind that these fonts, while pixelated and blocked on the screen, might yield solid results depending on size, resolution and quality of printer. These fonts appear better matches in relation to the letter design, if you get down to the conceptual detail (i.e.: lowercase "y" baseline above the regular x baseline, asterisk '*' has a ...
Handwriting font that at random picks characters?
OpenType technology doesn't allow randomness so ‘randomness’ must be simulated. OpenType ‘randomness’ can be simulated using groups of letters know as alternates. The idea that you could have 3 groups or more of the same letters that rotate; you’d expect to never see the same letter more than once in a word.
Font where O is very distinct from zero - Graphic Design Stack …
Jun 15, 2017 · So you could look for a font where the letter O is much wider than other letters, maybe even a perfect geometric circle. Such perfectly circular O's are often found e.g. in "geometric sans" fonts inspired by the art deco and Bauhaus design styles of the early 20th century, of which the most well known one nowadays is probably Futura.
May I use Google Fonts for creating a logo with commercial …
Yes you can. From About Google Fonts (emphasis mine): All of the fonts are Open Source. This means that you are free to share your favorites with friends and colleagues. You can even customize them for your own use, or collaborate with the original designer to improve them. And you can use them in every way you want, privately or commercially ...
typography - Why do some fonts make I, l, 1 look the same?
When typewriters came along, the mechanics dictates that the fewer characters meant the fewer bars needed, which was a huge benefit giving the limited space. As such, early typewriters omitted a '1' key, as the 'l' would suffice. Today, with digital type, there's no reason whatsoever for characters to look identical other than aesthetic choices ...
Looking for a simple font that is similar to how people actually …
Mar 14, 2017 · The atkinson hyperlegible font also has a hooked lowercase q, and these fonts are both sans-serif fonts. These 2 fonts have the hook in the default way (usually raleway does). Like I said, Raleway font and Atkinson hyperlegible font have a lowercase q with a hook, google fonts and the other 3 got rid of the hook on the lowercase q in raleway.
Fonts with slanted e - Graphic Design Stack Exchange
May 4, 2017 · Since that is a logo, I would very much assume that "e" was slanted manually. – Cai. May 4, 2017 at 8:46. yes, but some typefaces come with letters already slanted. – bookaka. May 4, 2017 at 8:53. there are some, but there's no specific category name if that's what you're asking. – lmlmlm. May 4, 2017 at 10:15.
Examples of "square" fonts - Graphic Design Stack Exchange
Feb 24, 2015 · For example: % we have a percentage here. To be square it should be wider, possibly with a "fatter" midline. @user568458 It is asking if there is an official name for those, I'm asking for different font names that follow the criteria. Just to clarify.