[ubuntu-art] [Breathe] Consistent font use in icons.

[Cory K.]

Thorsten Wilms wrote:
> On Tue, 2009-03-03 at 12:55 -0500, Cory K. wrote:
>   
>> What font should we standardize on when we need text on an icon?
>>     
>
> Can we list all instances where we might need it?
>   

This is *somewhat* dependent on the design but filetype icons are one
place. Where I plan on using the extension as well as an representative
image.

> Could it be so few that entirely custom lettering would be an option?
>   

This is only if someone is up to the task. I suggest we just use a
current font.

> What are the desired characteristics?
>
> - free/open
>   

This is a must. Though the font should be converted to path in the SVG,
we should be able to freely distribute the font used to allow future edits.

> - friendly, smooth (not edgy, harsh, futuristic)
>   

Something sophisticated. As much as I like the Ubuntu titling font
(http://betatype.com/node/36) I'm unsure it will fit.

> - readable at small sizes
>   

Again I feel it's dependent on the design. Below 36px I plan on dropping
the text on the file-type icons I create.

> - scaling well
>   

Depends on the size of icon.

So I want to pick 1 font that we use across the whole of Breathe,
regardless of icon. I guess it comes down to any of the Free*, Droid*,
DejaVu* sets?


-Cory K.