Two Slice, a font that's only 2px tall (joefatula.com)

Article summary

A font called Two Slice has been created, which is only 2px tall and includes uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and some punctuation marks. The font is available for download under a CC BY-SA license. It is somewhat readable, especially at smaller sizes. The font's creator notes that it can be used commercially with proper credit.

Main themes

• font design
• small LED displays
• readability
• font licensing
• subcultures
• text rendering

What commenters say

• There is a subculture for designing fonts smaller than 8x8 pixels, with real-world uses such as small LED displays.
• The Two Slice font is an extreme example of minimalist font design, but it is still somewhat readable.
• Some commenters argue that fonts smaller than 8x8 pixels are not necessary, given the high DPI of modern screens.
• Others point out that small fonts can be useful in specific contexts, such as pad grid controllers or embedded systems.
• The use of color and sub-pixel features could potentially make very small fonts more legible.
• Some commenters disagree on the definition of a font, with some arguing that Morse code is a form of font, while others see it as a code or encoding.
• The readability of the Two Slice font is debated, with some finding it easier to read than others, and some noting that context and brain processing play a big role in deciphering the text.
• The design of the Two Slice font has some limitations, such as the similarity between certain characters, which can make it difficult to read in some cases.