notofonts / notofonts/math

Alpha and kappa are a bit too close to their latin lookalikes

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Description

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From left to right: a, alpha, k, kappa

Both could use some further "flourishes" to make them more distinct.

  • The only apparent difference between and alpha is the tiny curly tail.
  • The difference between k and kappa is just an ascender, which is fine in the case of eta versus n (descender). For kappa, it's a little more problematic, because k does not always have an ascender

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Research direction

Begin by reviewing the attached comparison image and the examples of Latin a and k versus Greek alpha and kappa. The issue does not name files, tests, or an entry point; done would require agreeing on and applying visual distinctions that make both Greek glyphs less like their Latin counterparts.

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Assessment

Domain
design
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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