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I'm torn between discussing the article or commenting on how bad the default LaTeX font (Computer Modern) is that it's using
by WithinReason 5y ago
I'm torn between discussing the article or commenting on how bad the default LaTeX font (Computer Modern) is that it's using
- skrebbel 5y agoPlease do discuss the font, why do you think it is bad?
- mftrhu 5y agoIt's meant to be used in print, and print has bleed. It's too thin, by far, when it is used on screen (or even modern laser printers): see https://www.levien.com/type/cmr/gain.html https://www.levien.com/type/cmr/gain.html
- kjs3 5y agoDon't egg them on.
- skrebbel 5y agoWhy not? I'm interested because I mostly hear good things about the way LaTeX output looks, and as an amateur font geek I'd like to understand people's objections to it. Sure, it's off topic, but that happens aplenty on HN no?
- kjs3 5y agoBecause it's an sorta ironic, off-topic attempt to generate a "vi versus emacs" level argument. Sorry you lack the ability to spot it.
- WithinReason 5y agoIt's too thin, when I print it the "e" and the "c" becomes indistinguishable, and even on a 4K screen it looks bad. A font I've found with similar aesthetics but without these issues is Charis Sil.