The problem with the ligatures is Times itself. If the (so-called) authoritative version by Monotype wasn't enough of a "camel", then Micro$oft make their version of it for the internet, and the result is deeply unsatisfying. Net typefaces are at best a dismal compromise, but some work (on the screen) better than others.
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Date: 2008-03-16 09:47 pm (UTC)