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[Egyptian Text] Keep aspect ratio in smaller variants

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Description

When signs are arranged in quadrats, their aspect ratio is sometimes altered.
For example:

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Respecting the ancient Egyptian sense of style and proportions, this should generally be avoided.

I recommend **keeping the aspect ratio in smaller variants**.

(In cases where this seems unavoidable, Egyptian writers did not simply squeeze the whole glyph, but changed its shape.)

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Research direction

No file or test is named in the issue. Start by locating the code and tests responsible for generating smaller variants when signs are arranged in quadrats. Done means smaller variants preserve the original aspect ratio, with coverage for the illustrated distortion case.

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Assessment

Domain
design, tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
55/100

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