Re: [ft] distorted characters

[Werner LEMBERG]

> The previous release used XFree86 4.4.0 RC2 (freetype 2.1.4),
> the new release uses X.org 6.8.1 (freetype 2.1.8).  [...]
>
> This time however, some characters (glyphs) are distorted at certain
> font sizes or types.

>From the CHANGES file in FreeType 2.1.10:

    - Boris  Letocha  fixed a  bug in  the  TrueType interpreter:  The
      NPUSHW instruction wasn't skipped correctly in IF clauses.  Some
      fonts like `Helvetica 75 Bold' failed.

    - Another  serious  bug  in  handling  TrueType hints  caused many
      distortions.  It has been introduced in version 2.1.8, and it is
      highly recommended to upgrade.

I think this causes the problems you see.


    Werner