Longhorn Fonts

on 08.07.05, 06:48am in windows • comments (3)

[Poynter Online] Beginning in 2006, Microsoft says it will ship with its operating system and other software products six brand new typefaces created especially for extended on-screen reading.

Believe it or not, but these fonts are one of the best new things in Vista. I’ve been using them for a few months now, and Consolas has replaced the default fixed-width font in every editor I have.

Update: Looks like some people are unhappy with the Poynter article. Regardless of the article, the fonts still rock.

3 Comments

    shahine.com/omar/ (August 7, 2005 @ 12:11 pm)

    Consolas

    Coding Horror (August 8, 2005 @ 1:25 am)

    Consolas and ClearType

    You know you’ve entered the highest pantheons of geekhood when you get excited about Microsoft’s new fixed-width font, Consolas. I am always on the lookout for a better fixed-width programming font. After reading Scott’s post, and then Steve’s post,…

    Stephen M (Ethesis) (August 11, 2005 @ 6:45 pm)

    Thanksfor the link to the fonts. Too bad they aren’t available for download right now ;)

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