Glo Font Weight and Sharpness

bethany7 · 03-31-2013, 05:42 PM

Hi,

This is probably a ridiculous question, but I was wondering if anyone could help me with font settings?
I really like both the Amasis and Nickel fonts on the Glo, but find them both needing the weight increasing. However, when I do this, the edges of the letters become somewhat distorted. I can't for the life of me work out whether the sharpness needs to be increased or deceased. Could anyone explain to me the relationship (if there is one) between font weight and sharpness?

Thank you, and I apologise for my probably idiotic question!

Lily7 · 03-31-2013, 08:22 PM

Actually I could do with some explaining on how this works, too.

meeera · 03-31-2013, 09:34 PM

I find I need to increase sharpness when I increase weight. But just try it out for yourself and see what you prefer - it only takes a second.

DNSB · 03-31-2013, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bethany7

Hi,

This is probably a ridiculous question, but I was wondering if anyone could help me with font settings?
I really like both the Amasis and Nickel fonts on the Glo, but find them both needing the weight increasing. However, when I do this, the edges of the letters become somewhat distorted. I can't for the life of me work out whether the sharpness needs to be increased or deceased. Could anyone explain to me the relationship (if there is one) between font weight and sharpness?

Thank you, and I apologise for my probably idiotic question!

I'd suggest an experimental approach -- try it and see what happens. On the other hand, if a 30 metre hole appears where your Kobo used to be, a different approach may be in order.

Regards,
David

03-31-2013, 05:42 PM	#1
bethany7 Enthusiast Posts: 38 Karma: 5432 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: UK Device: Kindle Paperwhite	Font Weight and Sharpness Hi, This is probably a ridiculous question, but I was wondering if anyone could help me with font settings? I really like both the Amasis and Nickel fonts on the Glo, but find them both needing the weight increasing. However, when I do this, the edges of the letters become somewhat distorted. I can't for the life of me work out whether the sharpness needs to be increased or deceased. Could anyone explain to me the relationship (if there is one) between font weight and sharpness? Thank you, and I apologise for my probably idiotic question!

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Lily7 Zealot Posts: 120 Karma: 21932 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Norman, OK Device: Kindle Voyage, Paperwhite 5th gen, Kobo Libra 2	Actually I could do with some explaining on how this works, too.

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meeera Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,797 Karma: 68145694 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Libra 2, iPadMini4, iPad4, MBP; support other Kobo/Kindles	I find I need to increase sharpness when I increase weight. But just try it out for yourself and see what you prefer - it only takes a second.

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