Charis SIL font question

syrianrue · 11-22-2018, 02:19 AM

Just started using my Kindle Paperwhite 3 recently and wanted to try out the Charis SIL font since I know it's a forum favorite, but what's the most updated version?

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=184056
this thread?

Version 1 - ChareInk-NoHinting.zip (687 views)
Version 1 - ChareInk-NoWeight-NoHinting.zip (469 views)

The ChareInk-NoHinting.zip (with weight) is better for eink devices like kindle paperwhite?

Also, Charis SIL font seems to be available on some websites as well. for example:
https://software.sil.org/charis/

Is this where mobileread's modified version originated from? Which version is everyone using?

Sirtel · 11-22-2018, 10:52 AM

I'm using Charis SIL Modified Larger, that's an earlier version of ChareInk. I like it more than the newer versions, because it's somewhat larger. I don't like very small fonts or extremely tight line spacing.

DNSB · 11-22-2018, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by syrianrue

Just started using my Kindle Paperwhite 3 recently and wanted to try out the Charis SIL font since I know it's a forum favorite, but what's the most updated version?

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=184056
this thread?

Version 1 - ChareInk-NoHinting.zip (687 views)
Version 1 - ChareInk-NoWeight-NoHinting.zip (469 views)

The ChareInk-NoHinting.zip (with weight) is better for eink devices like kindle paperwhite?

Also, Charis SIL font seems to be available on some websites as well. for example:
https://software.sil.org/charis/

Is this where mobileread's modified version originated from? Which version is everyone using?

Various versions. Jon generated several variants over the years. It is one of my favourites with the added weight. And yes, Jon modified it from the Charis SIL releases.

11-22-2018, 02:19 AM	#1
syrianrue Member Posts: 16 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: none	Charis SIL font question Just started using my Kindle Paperwhite 3 recently and wanted to try out the Charis SIL font since I know it's a forum favorite, but what's the most updated version? https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=184056 this thread? Version 1 - ChareInk-NoHinting.zip (687 views) Version 1 - ChareInk-NoWeight-NoHinting.zip (469 views) The ChareInk-NoHinting.zip (with weight) is better for eink devices like kindle paperwhite? Also, Charis SIL font seems to be available on some websites as well. for example: https://software.sil.org/charis/ Is this where mobileread's modified version originated from? Which version is everyone using?

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11-22-2018, 10:52 AM	#2
Sirtel Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,096 Karma: 237627567 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Estonia Device: Kobo Sage & Libra 2	I'm using Charis SIL Modified Larger, that's an earlier version of ChareInk. I like it more than the newer versions, because it's somewhat larger. I don't like very small fonts or extremely tight line spacing.

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