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Brutalita Sans: An Experimental Font and Font Editor (brutalita.com)

601 points by fibo · 306 days ago · 80 comments on HN

Article summary

The article presents an experimental font and font editor called Brutalita Sans. The font editor allows users to create and modify glyphs using a grid-based system. However, the article itself is not available, and the discussion is based on the comments. The editor has some limitations and quirks, such as issues with creating certain characters and a non-intuitive user interface.

Main themes

  • Font design
  • Experimental typography
  • User interface design
  • Glyph editing
  • Language support
  • Nostalgia for old fonts

What commenters say

  • The font editor is technically impressive but has some limitations, such as issues with creating characters with accents or diacritics.
  • The user interface is not intuitive, and it can be difficult to figure out how to edit existing letters or create new ones.
  • The editor's grid-based system is restrictive and does not allow for enough flexibility in designing glyphs.
  • The font and editor are reminiscent of old fonts and technologies, such as Habbo Hotel's font and Teletext.
  • The editor's behavior, such as not allowing users to erase characters in the editing field, is confusing and counterintuitive.
  • The font and editor are seen as a fun and inspiring tool for playing with typography, despite their limitations.
  • Some users have found workarounds for the editor's limitations, such as using multiple layers to create characters with accents.
  • The editor's issues may be related to its mobile version, as some features seem to work differently on desktop.