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Re:Zen, a Arc-like open-source browser based on the Firefox ... by widdershins on Wednesday August 21, 2024 @02:25AM (#41307351)
It's just familiarity. I use Firefox on macOS and I always think the fonts look fuzzy on Chrome when I'm occasionally forced to use it. I spent a few weeks on Arc (Chrome-based) earlier this year, got used to the fonts, and then they looked a bit weird when I came back to Firefox.
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Re:Zen, a Arc-like open-source browser based on the Firefox ... by seabrookmx on Wednesday August 21, 2024 @02:36AM (#41307423)
+1

I hate the Chrome fonts for this reason.

I'm surprised Mac users are noticing a difference though, I find the difference basically vanishes on really high res displays (like my QHD-ish panel on my Framework 13).

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Re:Zen, a Arc-like open-source browser based on the Firefox ... by pjerem on Wednesday August 21, 2024 @03:58AM (#41307897)
Pixels aren’t noticeable anymore in such resolutions but font rendering and anti aliasing may still impact perceived contrast and crispness.

Though, on such displays, disabling AA totally is a viable option but it will still feel different.

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