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Today I Learned that letters with round tops (Q, O, S, etc.) are drawn a smidgeon higher than letters with flat tops (E,T,F, etc.). This 'overshoot' makes them appear equal to our perception (frerejones.com)

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[-] walden@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 1 year ago

That's neat. And pointy letters even moreso.

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