tonsky / tonsky/FiraCode

Equal too short in Fira code

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Description

Equal too short in Fira code

= seems to looks too short in Fira code compared to other fonts like Menlo.

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the reported comparison of the = glyph in Fira Code and Menlo. Locate the font source for that glyph and determine the intended width and proportions; done means the glyph no longer appears too short while preserving the font's existing design.

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Assessment

Domain
design
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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