Different Auto-hinting tests and results

ferfolio_224 Feb 2014

Hi typophiles

I'm trying to figure out which is the best quick auto-hinting solution, right now I know 4 (quick) options:

• No Hinting
• Fontlab Hinting (with proper stems/blue zones)
• FontSquirrel
• TTFautohint Program (thanks to Dave Crossland)

(I've attached the results) The question is:
Do you know any other quick auto-hinting options that might be worth a try?

Thanks!

*I'm using Chrome on Windows 8.1, and the tests with Impallari testing tool

Attachment	Size
No-hinting.jpg	876.71 KB
Fontlab-auto-hinting.jpg	437.85 KB
FontSquirrel-auto-hinting.jpg	868.23 KB
TTFautohint.jpg	884.23 KB

ferfolio_224 Feb 2014#

PS:
TTF Autohint seems to be the best option:
http://www.freetype.org/ttfautohint/

jasonc25 Feb 2014#

Why are you only testing in one browser? That's not going to give you any decent answer.

Jens Kutilek26 Feb 2014#

The Fontlab autohinting screenshot looks like PostScript outlines rendering. If you are looking for meaningful results, it's better to only compare fonts with the same outline type.

ferfolio_227 Feb 2014#

I've tested on other browsers, but, I didn't want to upload 16 images hehe, but you are right!
Yes Jens, I should have done TTF tests only! :/

Will try again soon

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