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OBS 30.2.X font is much harder to read with high pixel density on a Macbook

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Description

Operating System Info

macOS 14

Other OS

No response

OBS Studio Version

Other

OBS Studio Version (Other)

30.2.0-30.2.3

OBS Studio Log URL

https://obsproject.com/logs/uHfctUZj9AX9sqB3

OBS Studio Crash Log URL

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Expected Behavior

Up to OBS 30.1.X, OBS used the system font. At least on my setup (16" Macbook Pro set to the most pixel dense resolution) that was much easier on the eyes. If anything, I think it should be possible to revert optionally.
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Current Behavior

The new font:
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Steps to Reproduce
  1. Use OBS on macOS
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Anything else we should know?

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Research direction

No source file or test is named. Reproduce the font difference on macOS 14 with OBS 30.2.x at the most pixel-dense MacBook resolution, using the linked log and screenshots, then compare with 30.1.x. Done means the OBS interface is as readable as the earlier version or provides a clearly defined way to restore that font.

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Assessment

Tech stack
macos
Domain
design, desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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