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433: A Font That Replaces Text with Dots

2025-07-29

To mask text in Ensō's Coffeeshop Mode, the author created a font called 433 that replaces all non-whitespace characters with dots. This post details the creation process, covering font design principles, Unicode encoding, and WOFF2 compression. The author shares challenges and solutions encountered, along with insights into fonts, Unicode, and multilingual support. The project stemmed from a need to handle diverse writing systems among the app's rapidly growing user base.

Ensō (Occult Vampire Keanu) Public Beta Released

2025-06-30

The new Ensō version, codenamed "Occult Vampire Keanu," is now available for public testing! This release focuses on a simplified UI, improved accessibility, and enhanced privacy. New features include a "Coffeeshop Mode" to conceal text, multiple accessibility-focused themes, and a refined text rendering engine. Future updates will include RTL support and more, but this version significantly improves the user experience.

Conquering Insomnia: The Healing Power of Creation

2025-02-08

The author, a former chronic insomniac, developed a series of quirky rules to combat his sleeplessness, even including avoiding the thought of a particular car air freshener. However, he ultimately discovered that the most effective method was to relinquish control over his sleep, allowing himself to create – writing, drawing, sculpting – whenever inspiration struck in the late hours. This creative process not only dispelled the anxiety of insomnia but also brought unexpected ease and satisfaction. The author encourages readers to try letting go of perfectionism and allow themselves to create, even if they're not good at it, to find healing and release.