The company said it gathered feedback from focus groups about the new font and tested it extensively on a variety of platforms and sizes. Some are even going as far to say it gives them headaches or eye problems, while others not it “feels” smaller. So far, the reaction to the new font has been mixed - with many complaining it’s not as legible. “Chirp strikes the balance between messy and sharp to amplify the fun and irreverence of a Tweet, but can also carry the weight of seriousness when needed,” reads a blog post from the company about the change. It’s also invested in its own bespoke font, Chirp. The company noted that it’s made its UI design higher contrast and removed what it called extraneous gray backgrounds and divider lines, as well as increasing the amount of space available to text. Twitter has embarked on a redesign of its browser and app experiences that included the switch to a new font, appropriately named Chirp. Twitter rolls out redesign along with new bespoke font, Chirpīy Matt Collins Article may include affiliate links
