Improved Charis SIL with smallcaps - Page 26

JSWolf · 02-15-2026, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by dnalex

Hello,

Thank you for all the work. I love the font! I have a question. I really like the weighted 6SP version, but think that if it can a bit less . . . weighty (but still weighted), that would be amazing. Has anyone made an intermediate between the no weight and the current weighted version?

Nope. Would the ChareInk7SP weighted do?

fabricalado · 02-27-2026, 07:55 PM

Trying this now. Thanks @JSWolf!

JSWolf · 02-28-2026, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by fabricalado

Trying this now. Thanks @JSWolf!

I hope you like it.

Waylander · 03-15-2026, 12:50 PM

Any chance of a version of a slightly smaller size and tighter line spacing?

JSWolf · 03-15-2026, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Waylander

Any chance of a version of a slightly smaller size and tighter line spacing?

I did originally have a version with tighter line spacing but was requested that it be increase a little. So it was.

I can change the line spacing once I figure out which value works for the Kindle.

As to the smaller size, can't you just decrease the font size in the Aa menu?

Waylander · 03-16-2026, 07:36 AM

I usually use Bookerly on size 3, which gets 33 lines per "page" on my PW6. With CharisSIL, size 4 is the closest equivalent and gets 31 lines per "page". CharisSIL size 3 is too small, while size 4 is very slightly too big. Would be great to have a version with slightly tighter line spacing if and when you have time. Otherwise, I really like the font as it's really easy on the eyes when reading with an e-ink screen.

JSWolf · 03-16-2026, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Waylander

I usually use Bookerly on size 3, which gets 33 lines per "page" on my PW6. With CharisSIL, size 4 is the closest equivalent and gets 31 lines per "page". CharisSIL size 3 is too small, while size 4 is very slightly too big. Would be great to have a version with slightly tighter line spacing if and when you have time. Otherwise, I really like the font as it's really easy on the eyes when reading with an e-ink screen.

I'll see about editing the line height sometime this week.

xyclonei · 03-16-2026, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

I'll see about editing the line height sometime this week.

If you can use Python, I'd suggest using a tool called font-line which greatly simplifies this process.

All you have to do run is the below to adjust the line spacing as a percentage of the original:

Code:

font-line percent [integer %] [font path]

JSWolf · 03-16-2026, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by xyclonei

If you can use Python, I'd suggest using a tool called font-line which greatly simplifies this process.

All you have to do run is the below to adjust the line spacing as a percentage of the original:

Code:

font-line percent [integer %] [font path]

That probably won't work. The reason being is that there are two sets of metadata for the line height. One that works on Windows, Kobo, and just about any other place. The other is the one that changes the line height for KF8 on a Kindle.

Waylander · 03-17-2026, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

I'll see about editing the line height sometime this week.

Wonderful, thankyou.

JSWolf · 03-22-2026, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Waylander

Wonderful, thankyou.

I've made the version you requested with a smaller line height for a Kindle using KF8. I've also made a version with smaller letters and the same line height. they are posted in the first post of this thread. Enjoy!

After having a look a the version with the smaller font size and the smaller line height, I rather like it.

Waylander · 03-22-2026, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

I've made the version you requested with a smaller line height for a Kindle using KF8. I've also made a version with smaller letters and the same line height. they are posted in the first post of this thread. Enjoy!

After having a look a the version with the smaller font size and the smaller line height, I rather like it.

Thanks so much!

JSWolf · 03-22-2026, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Waylander

Thanks so much!

Your welcome. Let me know what you think of this new variations.

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Waylander Guru Posts: 707 Karma: 2905052 Join Date: Oct 2013 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 6	Any chance of a version of a slightly smaller size and tighter line spacing?

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Waylander Guru Posts: 707 Karma: 2905052 Join Date: Oct 2013 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 6	I usually use Bookerly on size 3, which gets 33 lines per "page" on my PW6. With CharisSIL, size 4 is the closest equivalent and gets 31 lines per "page". CharisSIL size 3 is too small, while size 4 is very slightly too big. Would be great to have a version with slightly tighter line spacing if and when you have time. Otherwise, I really like the font as it's really easy on the eyes when reading with an e-ink screen.