Dark Mode Too Far!

[sorens]

Using Source Code Pro with Visual Studio Code in Big Sur (just upgraded last night) results in Dark Text.

When I switch to another font, the text is readable again

Versions

Visual Studio Code

Version: 1.54.1
Commit: f30a9b73e8ffc278e71575118b6bf568f04587c8
Date: 2021-03-04T22:42:18.719Z
Electron: 11.3.0
Chrome: 87.0.4280.141
Node.js: 12.18.3
V8: 8.7.220.31-electron.0
OS: Darwin x64 20.3.0

macOS: 11.2.3 (20D91)

Source Code Pro: https://github.com/adobe-fonts/source-code-pro/releases/tag/2.038R-ro%2F1.058R-it%2F1.018R-VAR

Referenced in issue: microsoft/vscode#100840

[frankrolf]

This is caused by the internal SVG table, and has been fixed.
#250 has some more information.

You are referencing the latest release of the fonts in your link, but please make sure the font files you are using are actually those – it sounds very much like you are encountering the same issue as #250, which would indicate older fonts.

[sorens]

@frankrolf Interesting! So this morning, I downloaded 2.038 and installed it. I witnessed no change in behavior (i.e. text was still darkened). In that instance, I just installed the font over the existing one I had. After reading your note, I think maybe that upgrade path was flawed. This time, I removed my original Source Code Pro from Font Book.

Then, I re-downloaded 2.038 and proceeded to install it back into Font Book. Having done that, I ran the same test I used this morning and now the text is visible!

Thanks for helping me clarify my issue @frankrolf!

Closing, not a bug.

[frankrolf]

Great, likely a font caching issue.
Thanks for the follow-up!