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1. fsckbo+2b[view] [source] 2023-11-18 19:35:41
>>gjvc+(OP)
super annoying web design from a graphic design company to show a typeface that purports its goal is to "get out of the way" so you can be productive, why not show some calm examples of text as in a terminal at a normal typesize? I had to zoom out to 60% just to tame it, and yet there was still blinking all over the place and nothing that approximated anything other than a phone screen.

does something about this typeface set it apart in a useful way from the zillion other free or default monospaced options? If anything it seemed a little awkward with the flourishes they added toward making it look fauxCR-able. (an artistic flourish I like as "zany graphic fun" but is it helpful for extended use?)

for the people who love it, I've no problem with enjoying flourishes, but it's calling itself serious. I'm serious and it's not taking me seriously.

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2. neilpa+kd[view] [source] 2023-11-18 19:50:36
>>fsckbo+2b
Fair criticism about samples, launching new update and it'll have better samples. Also, you're welcome to download the trial—best way to see how it looks in your specific setup.

I don't agree with your take on flourishes (in better terms, artistry). Every typeface has it. The process of designing a typeface is full of subjectivity and artistry.

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3. Avshal+lz[view] [source] 2023-11-18 21:57:36
>>neilpa+kd
Oh if you're here: Any plans on covering APL/Miscellaneous Technical?
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4. neilpa+LD[view] [source] 2023-11-18 22:23:39
>>Avshal+lz
Woahhh, I've never played around with APL before. Such an interesting language: https://tryapl.org/

I think most of the glyphs are straightforward, the ones that would take time are the greek symbols. Unable to commit at this time, we're already behind with Berkeley v2 release by 6 months! :-(

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5. Avshal+oR[view] [source] 2023-11-18 23:34:23
>>neilpa+LD
To be sure APL is a niche (BQN even more so), and I personally am unlikely to be a customer regardless (it looks worth $75, i just don't program enough) so no pressure but it is one of the oldest programming languages and if you want to talk golden era...
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