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For all I thought Svtble ridiculous at first (and I do still consider it a tiny bit wanky) - and for all I cheered on those who created knock-off themes based o

For all I thought Svtble ridiculous at first (and I do still consider it a tiny bit wanky) - and for all I cheered on those who created knock-off themes based on it, and watched the ensuing drama with licked lips - I have to say that I get a real jarring discomfort when I see a Svbtle-style blog that isn't part of the network. It just doesn't look right... the fonts are off, or the spacing, or it's just not quite right.

fredsted 14y ago
You're probably just used to Svbtle blogs, there are many of them, after all. The only thing that's different with this one is that it uses Helvetica instead of the font Svbtle uses - Freight Sans.
- edent 14y ago
  Good point. I'm using wp-svbtl https://github.com/gravityonmars/wp-svbtle https://github.com/gravityonmars/wp-svbtle I'll see if there's anything can be done to improve the fonts.
  - macrael 14y ago
    Why are you using that theme? It's shitty to use someone else's design without their permission. (on the off chance that you've never heard of the Svbtle network (https://svbtle.com https://svbtle.com) it is a design that was created for an invite only network of bloggers, it's meant to establish a brand) Regardless of wether you think svbtle is a bunch of elitist wankers, there is no valid reason for appropriating their style. Furthermore, regardless of ethics, it is a distraction from your words. To the extent that the svbtle brand is built up, your choice in theme becomes more and more a statement instead of presentation. "Does the author dislike the svbtle network and is trying to drive them into obscurity, or does this person really like the network and wants to be associated with them even without permission"
    - nacs 14y ago
      Not saying I condone the action but they already addressed this in their FAQ (the 1 and only question listed): "Isn't this unoriginal? Yes, in the same way svbtle is unoriginal. See the original ["inspiration" ( http://archives.drawar.com/ http://archives.drawar.com/ ) for svbtle]."
- josscrowcroft 14y ago
  Yeah, that must be it!
- wting 14y ago
  Svbtle uses Freight Sans for the headings and Proxima Nova for body. In contrast, OP's blog uses sans-serif for everything which is why most users probably see it with Arial or Helvetica. Proxima Sans is a great font, but not free. The most similar free fonts would probably be either Lato or Open Sans.

fredsted 14y ago

You're probably just used to Svbtle blogs, there are many of them, after all. The only thing that's different with this one is that it uses Helvetica instead of the font Svbtle uses - Freight Sans.

edent 14y ago
Good point. I'm using wp-svbtl https://github.com/gravityonmars/wp-svbtle https://github.com/gravityonmars/wp-svbtle I'll see if there's anything can be done to improve the fonts.
- macrael 14y ago
  Why are you using that theme? It's shitty to use someone else's design without their permission. (on the off chance that you've never heard of the Svbtle network (https://svbtle.com https://svbtle.com) it is a design that was created for an invite only network of bloggers, it's meant to establish a brand) Regardless of wether you think svbtle is a bunch of elitist wankers, there is no valid reason for appropriating their style. Furthermore, regardless of ethics, it is a distraction from your words. To the extent that the svbtle brand is built up, your choice in theme becomes more and more a statement instead of presentation. "Does the author dislike the svbtle network and is trying to drive them into obscurity, or does this person really like the network and wants to be associated with them even without permission"
  - nacs 14y ago
    Not saying I condone the action but they already addressed this in their FAQ (the 1 and only question listed): "Isn't this unoriginal? Yes, in the same way svbtle is unoriginal. See the original ["inspiration" ( http://archives.drawar.com/ http://archives.drawar.com/ ) for svbtle]."
josscrowcroft 14y ago
Yeah, that must be it!
wting 14y ago
Svbtle uses Freight Sans for the headings and Proxima Nova for body. In contrast, OP's blog uses sans-serif for everything which is why most users probably see it with Arial or Helvetica. Proxima Sans is a great font, but not free. The most similar free fonts would probably be either Lato or Open Sans.