[ubuntu-art] ubuntu title font

[Matthew Nuzum]

On 6/19/06, j michaelson <jmichaelson at gmail.com> wrote:
> hello all,
>
> i've downloaded the ubuntu title font and i don't wish to sound rude,
> but it's a little rough around the edges. i was using it in inkscape
> and i noticed that some of the letters aren't very smooth.
>
> on closer inspection some of the letters have way more nodes than are
> neccesary for the shape of the letter. all these extra nodes add
> irregularities to the outline of the letters and spoil their
> smoothness. the letter "u" is a good example of this, it uses 22 nodes
> to draw the letter, when only 10 are needed (i checked).
>
> does anyone know if these letters were designed on a computer program
> or were they drawn by hand and then converted?
>
> john m.
>

I think (note that) the original logo was created by hand, then enough
people said they wished they had the font for new artwork that someone
took it upon themselves to make a functional font. I know the details
are out there in the mailing list archive and probably the package for
the font.

Sorry for the sketchy details, and sorry also for not having names and
links for reference. I personally have a great respect for the artist
who created the text in the original logo. I've not used the title
font so can't speak with authority on that aspect.

-- 
Matthew Nuzum
www.bearfruit.org