Notes
Notes
Notes from the drawing board, published as they happen.
17 Jul 2026
The Difference Between a Slant Axis and an Italic
Ductus doesn't ship separate italics on most releases. That's a design decision, not a shortcut.
17 Jul 2026
What We Actually Test Before a Release Cut
A type specimen looks nothing like a dense data table set at 11 pixels. We test the second thing first.
17 Jul 2026
Why Optical Size Is the Axis Nobody Asks For and Everyone Needs
Weight and width get all the attention in a variable font demo. Optical size is the one doing the real work.
17 Jul 2026
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