Identifying self-intersecting contours

hello_caleb2 December 2005 · 14:24

Hey guys,

Upon submitting some typefaces to a foundry, they sent me a reply with a list of things to tidy up the typeface.
one of the suggestions was:

Vector Check — About a dozen self-intersecting contours that should be
corrected. Correction time: 10 min.

My question is how do i identify this glyphs? what should i look for.

THANKS FELLAS.

Si_Daniels2 December 2005 · 15:34

The Microsoft Font Validator might help identify the glyphs. Alternately ask the foundry what tool they used to identify the issue or ask them for a more detailed report.

James Montalbano2 December 2005 · 15:57

FontLab's Font Audit should help as well.

hello_caleb2 December 2005 · 21:20

thanks guys

Thomas Phinney4 December 2005 · 23:24

The next version of the Adobe FDK will contain a new tool that will find this sort of thing, too. Out in another month or so.

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