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List:       freetype
Subject:    Re: [Freetype] rendering a string, using outlines, in mono
From:       Werner LEMBERG <wl () gnu ! org>
Date:       2004-11-29 8:05:46
Message-ID: 20041129.090546.169239254.wl () gnu ! org
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> All the letters whose bottom is is cirved (like c, e, etc...) have
> their bottom one pixel below other letters like k, l, etc..
> 
> Is it normal ? 

Yes.  It is called `overshoot' to please the eye.  You might look up
the Type 1 specification from Adobe (T1_SPEC.PDF) for an explanation.


    Werner

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