tonsky / tonsky/FiraCode

Colon character in Fira Code Retina is not symmetrical

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Description

As can be seen from the below screenshot, in the colon ':' character the two dots are not of the same size (the top one is taller). Is this by design?

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Research direction

Start with the attached screenshot and inspect the colon glyph in the Fira Code Retina font. Determine whether the differing dot sizes are intentional or a glyph defect; done means the design decision is documented or the colon is corrected and visually rechecked.

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Assessment

Domain
design
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
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