In which we discuss the potential of variable fonts, their ability to provide multiple font variations within a single file, and how they enable dynamic typography adjustments for responsive design and enhanced user experiences.
Instead of having to provide multiple versions of a font, which means multiple files, which means multiple HTTP requests, we can provide a single variable font and then create the weights and variations we need on the client.
It’s a nice idea, you must admit.
I guess? Sometimes? It's temperamental, to say the least, but with a bit of patience and the right font files, you can make it work. Mostly.