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Bitstream Vera Fonts 1.0 beta released

Submitted by stro on Tue, 2003-02-18 20:42. Gnome Foundation

Beta test versions of Bitstream Vera Font family are now available. Note that while you may
download these fonts for your personal use, the beta
test versions may not be redistributed at all. The link below describes
both the current version, (named 1.0, as that is the versions embedded in
the font files), and the draft copyright for the final version, due out
next month.

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nitpicking

Submitted by Anonymous George on Wed, 2003-02-19 05:16.

first off, many thanks to the folks who made the release happen. now onto the immediate critisism ;)

I noticed that the vera sans lower set compares very closely to MS's verdana at larger sizes. unfortunately at smaller sizes (14 and smaller) the font starts to show some rough edges.

Specifically the w,x,y, and z characters need some refinement, they look very grainy. Also the e,s, and v have some spacing issues, to the point that they tend to run into the next character w/o even a pixel between them. Additionally the round characters: b,c,d,g,o,p, and q have some weight issues where at certain sizes they appear thicker or darker then their neighboring characters.

As for the upper set, the height seems to be a bit short when compared with the lower of the same size. Look at how letter combinations "Th" and "Ll" look unbalanced (I realize that the lower case is supposed to be taller then the upper, but when the difference is 2 pixels, it starts to look odd).

That said, its a very good start, and I'm greatful it has been given to the community. Hopefully, like other OS projects, it will be refined with time.

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