tonsky / tonsky/FiraCode

Line spacing is inconsistent between font weights

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Description

The line spacing (leading) in Fira 6.2 is much taller for the Retina, Medium, and Bold font weights than it is for Light, Regular, and Semi-Bold.

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The issue identifies no source files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating the Fira 6.2 font sources and comparing line spacing across the listed weights; done means the Retina, Medium, and Bold weights have consistent leading with Light, Regular, and Semi-Bold.

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Assessment

Domain
design
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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