Logotype and ink traps?

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Hello All,

I'm working on a logo and for the digital 'sketch' I used Futura Extra Bold Oblique.
Cliënt wants to keep that but I'm uncertain about the traps when using the logo larger.
Should I manually alter it so there are no traps or should I leave it as is.

Thanks.

[Nick Shinn]

I would remove them.
The face was originally designed for metal, and the ink traps were only on the small sizes.

[hrant]

Yes, do remove the perception of them. In heavier fonts however you still some modulation, so be careful not to be too geometric. Traps aren't just for ink! :-)

hhp

[redpushbuttons]

Thanks guys!

Yeah in general I still have to find that spot between how stuff is perceived and geometrically correct.

[oldnick]

Hey! Traps are cool. Respect the client…he/she signs the checks…

[hrant]

Great slogan for a design firm! ;-)

hhp

[redpushbuttons]

I hear you but I'm also paid to prevent them from stuff they really don't want once aware.