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Inconsistent font resolution: standalone vs fallback

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Description

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#let fa(c, font) = text(str.from-unicode(c), font: font)

#fa(0xf113, ("Libertinus Sans", "Font Awesome 6 Free"))
#fa(0xf113, ("Libertinus Sans", "Font Awesome 6 Brands"))
#fa(0xf113, "Font Awesome 6 Free")
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I wouldn't say this is a bug because that glyph is indeed defined in Brands and not in Free, but it's strange that when using Free as the only font it's nevertheless found.

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Operating system

macOS

Typst version
  • I am using the latest version of Typst

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Research direction

Run the provided Typst snippet with the listed fonts and compare standalone font resolution with fallback resolution. Trace the two resolution paths and determine the intended consistent behavior. Done means the behavior is consistent and covered by a regression test.

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Domain
compilers
Issue type
Bug
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4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
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Stale
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Mostly clear
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