![]() |
#1 |
Addict
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posts: 255
Karma: 49504
Join Date: May 2014
Device: Kobo Libra 2
|
Custom Fonts: using Semibold variant as Bold
I found a font that I really like in Regular and Italic. However, the Bold and Bold Italic versions are stupidly thick. Fortunately, this font also has Semibold and Semibold Italic variants.
What do I need to do to swap in the Semi- versions on my Kobo? Can I just rename the files, or do the internals need to be adjusted as well? (If I need to modify the internals, I only have access to MacOS.) |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 |
Grand Sorcerer
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posts: 13,491
Karma: 239746053
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Estonia
Device: Kobo Sage & Libra 2
|
Yes, you need to modify internals. I use FontForge for that, but I don't know if it has a Mac version.
You need to change the internal name and rename the weight to Bold. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 |
Addict
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posts: 255
Karma: 49504
Join Date: May 2014
Device: Kobo Libra 2
|
There is a Mac install for FontForge, thanks!
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 |
Addict
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posts: 255
Karma: 49504
Join Date: May 2014
Device: Kobo Libra 2
|
Woah, I have completely borked this font. Is (Element > Font Info) the only place I'm supposed to make the changes, then (File > Generate Fonts) to create the new one? Or did I miss something else?
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5 |
Grand Sorcerer
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posts: 13,491
Karma: 239746053
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Estonia
Device: Kobo Sage & Libra 2
|
Also OS/2 -> Style Map (change to Bold or Bold Italic) and Panose (change Weight to Bold). Otherwise, yes.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#6 |
Addict
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posts: 255
Karma: 49504
Join Date: May 2014
Device: Kobo Libra 2
|
That did it! You are a saint.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
|
![]() |
||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Sideloading fonts: what's with all the font files (light,regular,medium,semibold...) | db105 | Amazon Kindle | 6 | 07-14-2022 02:30 PM |
Custom fonts - naming for bold, italic, etc | gers1978 | Amazon Kindle | 1 | 07-17-2018 06:24 AM |
iPad "Upgraded" to iBooks 3.2 – Bold fonts are extra-bold, italics are now bold-italic | MHC | Apple Devices | 4 | 03-03-2014 01:50 PM |
An Observation on Fonts - Improving readability by using *bold* versions of fonts | nesler | General Discussions | 12 | 06-24-2012 12:33 PM |
Large fonts / bold fonts for Kindle DX International | tandyjames | Amazon Kindle | 5 | 03-23-2010 06:53 AM |