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Comic Code: Monospaced interpretation of the most over-hated typeface

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Re: Comic Code: Monospaced interpretation of the most over-hated typeface

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Post by acrispino »

tombert wrote: post #38
Perz1val wrote: post #25

Earlier quoted context omitted.

The readability is much better compared to other fonts, apparently it's also great for people with dyslexia. Personally I'm happy to trade readability for density with Iosevka

Sure, but how does Comic Code compare to the free Comic Mono? Comic Mono is pretty readable.

They are close but when I look at them side by side I give the edge to Comic Code. With Comic Mono I think the lines are a little too thick. Other things I notice, : is too small and are too big. YMMV of course

Also, while the complete set of Comic Code is $100, there's a "coding essentials" pack for $30

Re: Comic Code: Monospaced interpretation of the most over-hated typeface

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Post by Sohcahtoa82 »

TheRealPomax wrote: post #17

It's not so much the most hated font, as the most abused font. Once we finally collectively acknowledge this, it can start healing.

Bingo.

Comic Sans has its time and place. A note on your soda machine that you're out of CO2 is not the place. A professional e-mail isn't it, either.

The only place Comic Sans belongs is in material aimed at or about children. It's fine for an invite to a child's birthday party. It's fine for the cover of a children's book.

Re: Comic Code: Monospaced interpretation of the most over-hated typeface

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Post by vanderZwan »

haswell wrote: post #7

I’ve been aware of Comic Mono [0] for a bit, and it’s weird how it grew on me. At first, repulsion at the idea. Then, “hmm, this is actually pretty nice”. Now, it’s my primary font for writing. It’s oddly…nice…and just friendly to look at. I personally prefer Comic Mono, though. - [0] https://dtinth.github.io/comic-mono-font/

Comic Mono is great! I personally like Fantasque Sans just a little bit more though

[0] https://github.com/belluzj/fantasque-sans

Re: Comic Code: Monospaced interpretation of the most over-hated typeface

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Post by TheRealPomax »

ssgodderidge wrote: post #24
TheRealPomax wrote: post #17

It's not so much the most hated font, as the most abused font. Once we finally collectively acknowledge this, it can start healing.

Agreed, the most hated font is easily Papyrus. Looking at you, Avatar.

That's literally what it was commissioned for, so... yes, obviously we're looking at Avatar? Yet again, an abused font that should be taken away from every mom with a facebook group and given a safe place to be itself.

Re: Comic Code: Monospaced interpretation of the most over-hated typeface

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Post by TheRealPomax »

Sohcahtoa82 wrote: post #42
TheRealPomax wrote: post #17

It's not so much the most hated font, as the most abused font. Once we finally collectively acknowledge this, it can start healing.

Bingo. Comic Sans has its time and place. A note on your soda machine that you're out of CO2 is not the place. A professional e-mail isn't it, either. The only place Comic Sans belongs is in material aimed at or about children. It's fine for an invite to a child's birthday party. It's fine for the cover of a children's book.

Or, you know, comics (paper or web, same difference) or comic panels/illustrations.

Re: Comic Code: Monospaced interpretation of the most over-hated typeface

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Post by anamexis »

tombert wrote: post #21

I've been using Comic Mono as my primary font for about two years now. I use it for nearly everything; it's my terminal font, and since I spend a large percentage of my time in terminal I see it all the time. It's funny how many strange looks I share my screen with people, but I find it an exceedingly pleasant font to use. I'm even using w3m to view HN, so I'm looking at Comic Mono right now. I checked out the limite…

I've been using Codelia by the same designer for a bit over a year, also for nearly everything.

https://tosche.net/fonts/codelia

I absolutely love it – it was indeed a tough sell paying for a font, but it makes me happy.

Re: Comic Code: Monospaced interpretation of the most over-hated typeface

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Post by dunham »

tombert wrote: post #21

I've been using Comic Mono as my primary font for about two years now. I use it for nearly everything; it's my terminal font, and since I spend a large percentage of my time in terminal I see it all the time. It's funny how many strange looks I share my screen with people, but I find it an exceedingly pleasant font to use. I'm even using w3m to view HN, so I'm looking at Comic Mono right now. I checked out the limite…

I was tempted to get Comic Code, but I wanted to add a few characters (for Agda/Lean stuff), and I think the license precludes that. So I'm currently using Comic Mono / Comic Shanns with some tweaks.

The cost is $30 for the "Coding Essentials" collection, which is more than sufficient for everyday needs. (You're missing out on stuff like Thin and Ultra Light.)

Re: Comic Code: Monospaced interpretation of the most over-hated typeface

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Post by zerocrates »

TheRealPomax wrote: post #44
ssgodderidge wrote: post #24

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Agreed, the most hated font is easily Papyrus. Looking at you, Avatar.

That's literally what it was commissioned for, so... yes, obviously we're looking at Avatar? Yet again, an abused font that should be taken away from every mom with a facebook group and given a safe place to be itself.

What do you mean that's what it was commissioned for? Papyrus long predates Avatar.

Re: Comic Code: Monospaced interpretation of the most over-hated typeface

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Post by a_e_k »

ssgodderidge wrote: post #24
TheRealPomax wrote: post #17

It's not so much the most hated font, as the most abused font. Once we finally collectively acknowledge this, it can start healing.

Agreed, the most hated font is easily Papyrus. Looking at you, Avatar.

IYMI: SNL had a pretty good skit about those two.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVhlJNJopOQ

(Wait till the tag at the end, too.)

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