Luc(as) has been using Multiple Master technology to the extreme for all his type families. TrueType segments mixed with PostScript segments. 1 In my opinion, as long as most type designers see TrueType conversion as an afterthought, as simple font post-processing, this will not be seen as a pressing issue. For example, TrueType curves have just one off-curve point per segment, which is an advantage for very shallow curves, where PostScript curves would need to place two off-curve points on the grid in a small restricted area. He gave examples of common curve configurations that are better represented in one or the other format. Luc(as) regrets that Font War I, as he called it – PostScript against TrueType – has led to OpenType fonts in both formats, but separate: you have to choose one or the other, and can not combine the curve types whichever are best suited for a specific segment of a letterform. Being well-known for taking pride in perfect solutions for technical and aesthetic problems, he is dissatisfied with the current state of affairs and gave a lot of illustrated proof for us to follow along.
At TypoLabs 2018, Luc(as) gave a fast-paced and nerdy-funny presentation about his concerns with current font curve mathematics and variable font technology.
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