Hello,
As you can see, the mark goes to the left as much as the kerning is defined.
This issue appears only in Microsoft Word.
All other software, such as LibreOffice, scribus, and all Adobe apps, didn’t show this issue.
Can you explain why it’s happening?
It is hard to guess why this occurs based on this animated gif, but it might be due to some contextual glyph positioning that includes the space character.
But as I mentioned, It is only happened in MS Word.
We don’t know all bugs and issues in other software, but we know Word and PowerPoint have problems just like Adobe software has serious flaws.
Ok, reasonable.
Using bearings left and right only better, or using kerning only is better, or using both together? Because in this font, I am using kerning only with 0 bearings. For me, this is a much easier way to do spacing between letters.
It’s important to address the fundamental aspects of font design to achieve the best results. Setting all side bearings to zero and relying solely on kerning can lead to inconsistencies and a heavier workload.
Side Bearings vs. Kerning:
- Side Bearings: These are the spaces on the left and right sides of each glyph. Properly setting side bearings ensures consistent spacing throughout your text, providing a solid foundation for readability and aesthetics.
- Kerning: This is the adjustment of space between specific pairs of characters to improve visual harmony. Kerning fine-tunes the spacing for combinations that might not look optimal with default side bearings alone, such as “A” and “V” appearing closer together in “AV” compared to “TV”.
Why Proper Side Bearings Matter:
- Consistency: With appropriate side bearings, the majority of your text will have uniform spacing, reducing the need for numerous kerning pairs.
- Efficiency: Relying solely on kerning is time-consuming and can be impractical, especially for large character sets.
- Readability: Well-set side bearings enhance the legibility of your font across different sizes and mediums.
Recommendations:
- Adjust Side Bearings First: Go through each glyph and set the left and right side bearings to achieve balanced spacing when letters are placed next to each other.
- Apply Kerning Where Necessary: After setting the side bearings, identify specific character pairs that still look awkward and adjust them using kerning.
- Test Your Font: Use sample texts to see how your adjustments affect the overall appearance. This can help you spot any remaining spacing issues.
By establishing proper side bearings before kerning, you’ll create a more professional and visually appealing font with less effort in the long run. If you need assistance with adjusting side bearings or understanding kerning practices in FontCreator, feel free to reach out.
Ok, thanks for the advice.