The Tracking Trilemma: A Typographic Conundrum
It's a well-known fact that the world is divided into three distinct categories: those who understand tracking and kerning, those who don't, and those who are secretly hoping that it's just a bunch of fancy words.
Let's break it down:
Tracking: The Great Space Debate
In the world of tracking, we're talking about the space between letters. It's like the in-laws that come between you and your significant other, but with less drama.
Some say it's 0.25px, others say it's 0.5px. The debate rages on, with some calling for a more relaxed, fluid approach, while others demand a strict, by-the-book solution.
But what's the real solution? Only you can decide.
Kerning: The Letter Love Affair
Kerning is like the love child of typography – it's all about the relationships between letters. And just like love, it can be beautiful, messy, or downright ugly.
From the classic 'I Love You, Darling' to the more modern 'I Love You, But Not Really', kerning is all about finding that perfect balance between letters and spaces.
But be careful, or you might end up with a love triangle that looks like this:
