Re: [dev] [st] Very strange font problem

From: Samuel Holland <samuel_AT_sholland.net>
Date: Sat, 30 Nov 2013 10:01:54 -0600

Nick <suckless-dev_AT_njw.me.uk> wrote:
> Quoth FRIGN:
>> On Thu, 28 Nov 2013 23:37:59 +0200
>> Dimitris Zervas <dzervas_AT_dzervas.gr> wrote:
>>
>>> I attach a screenshot of xterm that I now use and the st that I'm
> configuring.
>>> I want to make st look the same with xterm.
>>> Any help apprecieted.
>>
>> I have had this problem before. It has definitely something to do with
>> the font. You might try playing around with the font-parameters (esp.
>> autohinting).
>
> It isn't any of the font parameters. A few fonts just didn't work
> with st. I don't know why (and can't remember any examples).
>
> Which version of st are you using? Font handling is done differently
> to how it used to be, so you may find using the latest tip it all
> just works for you.
>
It happens whenever you try to use a proportional font, though I can only specifically remember it happening with Xft fonts.

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Samuel Holland <samuel_AT_sholland.net>
Received on Sat Nov 30 2013 - 17:01:54 CET