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> I’m surprised there’s a need for this kind of thing or even much of a difference between most sans serif fonts. I mean look how asymmetrical the characters i
by Alex3917 8y ago
> I’m surprised there’s a need for this kind of thing or even much of a difference between most sans serif fonts.
I mean look how asymmetrical the characters in this typeface are compared to almost every other sans serif typeface. The way the body of the characters flairs out opposite the ink traps is pretty wild. It almost looks like it was designed using deep learning or something, because how the hell could any human possibly come up with those forms.
- dotancohen 8y agoTake a look at some of the "dyslexic" fonts. The asymmetry is very useful in dynamic situations: low/high/variable G environment, shaking, smoke in cockpit, O2 mask on, loud noises, lost eyewear, multiple distractions (alarms), etc.
- vonseel 8y agoHuh? I wouldn't even notice it's a special font if not for the fact that I clicked the article to their website because it was on HN. The edges of the characters look slightly different to me, but otherwise it just looks like most other sans-serif fonts to me. Maybe I need to get my eyes checked. (although last time I went doctor said I had better-than perfect vision in both eyes)
- executesorder66 8y agoNope. There's nothing wrong with your eyes. Some people are just better at noticing certain things, compared to others.
- thanatropism 8y agoAssuming you're in your 30s, statistics says your hearing is about the same as mine, but my ability to distinguish chords is better. (Meaning: if I had to bet either way, I'd say this - I could lose the bet.)