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It's because default MacOS configuration is artificial systemwide bold(ing?) of all fonts. So developers create a lighter font than needed and then on MacOS it
by Yizahi 6y ago
It's because default MacOS configuration is artificial systemwide bold(ing?) of all fonts. So developers create a lighter font than needed and then on MacOS it mostly ok (disregarding the fact that it is not a native bold font but processed one) but on other OSes it is this light grey mess.
- snazz 6y agoAs I understand it, macOS uses grayscale antialiasing by default, while Windows and Linux use subpixel hinting. To make up for the artificial thinning that occurs with grayscale antialiasing, it also uses something called "font smoothing" which makes everything look a little bolder.