Re: [Freefont-bugs] weight of freemono

[Primoz PETERLIN]

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Hello,

On Fri, 31 Jan 2003, Edd Dumbill wrote:

> Since GNOME 2 got subpixel rendering and I installed it on my laptop,
> I've found that FreeMono is too spindly to display properly.  I guess
> I'm really looking for a demibold version, or at least somewhat heavier
> than the current one.
> I still use FreeMono on my CRT monitor and, although a little faint, it
> looks pretty good.
> Is there anything I can do to help the situation, or am I just stuck?

I am afraid we are stuck with the situation right now. It should improve
once we get proper TrueType hinting done. But even then, it remains to you
whether you find Courier/FreeMono appealing. Myself I also prefer a
slightly heavier face, i.e. Knuths Computer Modern Typewriter.

With kind regards,
Primoz Peterlin

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