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[OCTO]

I like B 3/4 and A 1/4. I just like so...

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[Knut]

Thanks, OCTO.

In that case, I guess you have no particular preference of concept?

[OCTO]

No, I just like more soft angles.

[John Ruggero]

I prefer A.

[tisimst]

I'm curious about people's opinions on an aspect discussed in this thread, viewtopic.php?f=4&t=187, as it relates to my own music font. The question is, how should the diagonal strokes of different sharp symbols be drawn?

A keeps the angle constant, which results in a variable vertical placement (in relation to the staff line), while the opposite is true for B.

Do you prefer A or B, or is it all the same to you?

I have been quite torn between these two designs. At first, I very much preferred B because of the consistent placement of the slashes (like beams) relative to the staff lines (which doesn't really apply when the tips don't touch staff lines). However, as I've looked at both sets from a way high up and down close, I realized that forcing the 1/4-sharp's slashes to be at the same staff positions as the 3/4-sharp makes it look too compressed. I'm not sure if there's a great need to differentiate so drastically between them. So, I'd probably vote for A, given the consistent slope of the slashes OR extend the slashes slightly so they don't look so compressed, but allow them to land at the same staff-positions.

Gosh, even while writing this I'm still jumping back and forth between what I'd prefer. They are so similar, but the nuances are noticeable. I like them both, but for different reasons.

Anyway, take those thoughts for what they're worth.

[Knut]

I prefer A.

Thanks, John!

I have been quite torn between these two designs. At first, I very much preferred B because of the consistent placement of the slashes (like beams) relative to the staff lines (which doesn't really apply when the tips don't touch staff lines). However, as I've looked at both sets from a way high up and down close, I realized that forcing the 1/4-sharp's slashes to be at the same staff positions as the 3/4-sharp makes it look too compressed. I'm not sure if there's a great need to differentiate so drastically between them. So, I'd probably vote for A, given the consistent slope of the slashes OR extend the slashes slightly so they don't look so compressed, but allow them to land at the same staff-positions.

Gosh, even while writing this I'm still jumping back and forth between what I'd prefer. They are so similar, but the nuances are noticeable. I like them both, but for different reasons.

Anyway, take those thoughts for what they're worth.

Thank you so much for this feedback, tisimst. It's really helpful.

As I mentioned earlier, there is the third option of combining both principles to reach some kind of middle ground between the two:

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[John Ruggero]

I still prefer A.

[MJCube]

I also prefer A. The angle of the heavy strokes is more important to readability than the precise positioning of corners.

[erelievonen]

I actually like C the most.

[Knut]

1. will you make a roman alternative? It is highly needed. For that purpose are needed tempo and technique roman styles.

Hard at work

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Thanks to everyone who chimed in on the accidental issue above, BTW.
Your opinions are duly noted!