The new SF Symbols system font is a fantastic addition to iOS, macOS, etc. and it is an OpenType (née QuickDraw GX TrueType) variable font to boot. But please, Apple, the crusty old Font and Typography pallet has to go. Put the poor dead horse in its grave already. A […]
Apple - Kumihan Typography
iWork update to add vertical CJK text support at Apple Special Event
The Japanese Flick News site reports that iWork/Pages/Keynote will finally gain vertical CJK text layout support with the major iWork update announced today with the new iPad Air and iPad Mini, that should drop at the March 25 Apple Special Event along with iOS 12.2. Mainland China and Korea have […]
Apple - Kumihan Typography - macOS
The State of OpenType Variable Japanese Fonts
Typo Labs 2018 had some interesting updates on OpenType Variable Fonts (OTVF), where they are now and roadmap directions to the future. The most interesting presentation by far was Jason Pamental’s Variable Fonts and the Future of Typography. One benefit of using variable fonts in our era of multiple digital devices […]