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Add coffee stains to LaTeX documents (2021) (ctan.org)

501 points by todsacerdoti · 921 days ago · 140 comments on HN

Article summary

A LaTeX package called coffeestains allows users to add coffee stains to their documents. The package provides a way to print stains directly on the page, saving time and effort. The package is available for download on CTAN. The stains are generated using vector graphics and can be customized.

Main themes

  • LaTeX package
  • coffee stains
  • custom keyboards
  • ergonomics
  • document customization
  • printing and design

What commenters say

  • The color of the coffee stains looks off and does not resemble real coffee.
  • The stains appear too uniform and lack the organic look of real coffee spills.
  • Blurring the edges of the shapes within the stain could make it look more realistic.
  • The package is a fun and useful addition to LaTeX, but the quality of the stains could be improved.
  • Some commenters were distracted from the topic of coffee stains by a discussion of custom keyboards and ergonomics.
  • The software for configuring a particular keyboard is Windows-only, but there may be unofficial ways to use it on Linux or Mac.
  • The quality and authenticity of the coffee stains are difficult to judge when viewed on a screen rather than in print.