Computing the degree of blackness
Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 2:07 am
Is there any software that can analyse a font and report on
where it lays on the light/bold scale?
Mike
where it lays on the light/bold scale?
Mike
WeightRatio = CapH / WStem(E)
On some typefaces, it is rather difficult to decide where to measure the width of the stem on the capital E, and even the Cap Height may not be too obvious. In those case the human eye is the best tool for the job. Just make a best guess by comparing with the illustration below.
2_0 = Any (Don't use.)
2_1 = No Fit (Don't Use)
2_2-Very Light....................WeightRat ≥ 35 (35 or greater)
2-3-Light....................18 ≤ WeightRat < 35 (18 or greater, less than 35)
2_4-Thin.....................10 ≤ WeightRat < 18
2_5-Book....................7.5 ≤ WeightRat < 10
2_6-Medium..................5.5 ≤ WeightRat < 7.5
2_7-Demi....................4.5 ≤ WeightRat < 5.5
2_8-Bold....................3.5 ≤ WeightRat < 4.5
2_9-Heavy...................2.5 ≤ WeightRat < 3.5
2_A-Black...................2.0 ≤ WeightRat < 2.5
2_B-Extra Black...................WeightRat < 2