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The OpenType spec includes support for variable weights, added in 2016. This is yet another feature it borrowed from TrueType GX, which in turn was a part of M
by huhtenberg 7y ago
The OpenType spec includes support for variable weights, added in 2016.
This is yet another feature it borrowed from TrueType GX, which in turn was a part of Mac's QuickDraw GX dating back to mid 90s.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Variable_fonts https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Variable_fonts
[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QuickDraw_GX#TrueType_GX https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QuickDraw_GX#TrueType_GX
[3] https://webkit.org/blog/7051/variable-fonts-on-the-web/ https://webkit.org/blog/7051/variable-fonts-on-the-web/
- rememberlenny 7y agoVariable fonts are amazing. The font distributor Im working with is making a huge push to provide a large library of variable web fonts by the end of this year.