Re: Bug#877504: ITP: fonts-comic-neue -- font that fixes the shortcomings of Comic Sans
On Mon, Oct 02, 2017 at 11:34:58AM +0200, Fabian Greffrath wrote:
> * Package name : fonts-comic-neue
> Version : 2.3
> Upstream Author : Craig Rozynski
> * URL : http://comicneue.com/
> * License : SIL Open Font License 1.1
> Programming Lang: OTF
> Description : font that fixes the shortcomings of Comic Sans
Yay, I looked into packaging this before, but the toolchain to build this
from source wasn't available then (and I don't know it so I'm not trying to
challenge your claim for this package).
Here's the only bit from my WIP that you'd want to keep:
.--====[ /etc/fonts/conf.avail/30-comic-sans.conf ]
<?xml version="1.0"?>
<!DOCTYPE fontconfig SYSTEM "fonts.dtd">
<fontconfig>
<match>
<test name="family"><string>Comic Sans MS</string></test>
<edit name="family" mode="assign" binding="strong">
<string>Comic Neue</string>
</edit>
</match>
</fontconfig>
`----
which is to be symlinked from /etc/fonts/conf.d/30-comic-sans.conf
This handles the whole reason to have this font installed.
> Comic Sans wasn’t designed to be the world’s most ubiquitous casual
> typeface. Comic Neue aspires to be the casual script choice for
> everyone including the typographically savvy.
> .
> The squashed, wonky, and weird glyphs of Comic Sans have been beaten
> into shape while maintaining the honesty that made Comic Sans so
> popular.
> .
> It's perfect as a display face, for marking up comments, and writing
> passive aggressive office memos.
Your desc is not hostile enough. Mine was:
.----
Description: less horrible remake of Comic Sans
This font is an attempt to fix worst issues in the world's most reviled
typeface while staying true to the general idea.
.
You're still not supposed to actually use the font yourself, but thanks
to fontconfig substitutions having this package installed will help you
survive weaponized uses such as the LibreSSL announcement or a html email
from aunt June.
`----
Ie, using even this remake in text your write is still an offense punishable
by shooting, installing systemd on your machine then dancing on your grave,
but having it present makes _foreign_ text far more palatable.
Meow!
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