Bug 489101 - Fonts render ugly when Scaling is fractional.
Summary: Fonts render ugly when Scaling is fractional.
Status: RESOLVED DUPLICATE of bug 479891
Alias: None
Product: kde
Classification: I don't know
Component: general (show other bugs)
Version: unspecified
Platform: Arch Linux Linux
: NOR normal
Target Milestone: ---
Assignee: Unassigned bugs mailing-list
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Reported: 2024-06-24 12:08 UTC by Maximilian-Johannes Begemann
Modified: 2024-06-25 15:38 UTC (History)
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Screenshot of the Window decoration of Davinci Resolve. The rendering is off, just like described in the report. (20.72 KB, image/png)
2024-06-24 12:08 UTC, Maximilian-Johannes Begemann
Details
Classic Start menu from Plasma. Font rendering is here off aswell. Some letters are too thick and others are way too thin. (68.86 KB, image/png)
2024-06-24 12:08 UTC, Maximilian-Johannes Begemann
Details

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Description Maximilian-Johannes Begemann 2024-06-24 12:08:03 UTC
Created attachment 170907 [details]
Screenshot of the Window decoration of Davinci Resolve. The rendering is off, just like described in the report.

SUMMARY

After Upgrading to Plasma 6.1 Fonts became ugly.

STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Set Wayland Scaling to any fractional value (e.g. 150%)
2. Pay close attention to any labels within a software. Most noticeable are window decorations when a window is maximized

OBSERVED RESULT

Letters are not in a straight line and the spacing looks off. Also some letters appear wider than others, while some are way too thin and hard to read. This affects any font. IBM Plex is used in this example, but other fonts show the same behaviour.

EXPECTED RESULT

Font rendering just like in Plasma 6.0

SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Linux/KDE Plasma: Arch Linux 6.9.6-arch1 (Patch Level from 24.06.2024)
(available in About System)
KDE Plasma Version: 6.1.0
KDE Frameworks Version: 6.3.0
Qt Version: 6.7.2

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Font rendering becomes decent again when switched to 200% scaling.
Comment 1 Maximilian-Johannes Begemann 2024-06-24 12:08:40 UTC
Created attachment 170908 [details]
Classic Start menu from Plasma. Font rendering is here off aswell. Some letters are too thick and others are way too thin.
Comment 2 Nate Graham 2024-06-25 15:38:48 UTC

*** This bug has been marked as a duplicate of bug 479891 ***