Ikarus (typography software)  From Wikipedia, the free
encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search  Ikarus is a type
design and production software developed by URW foundry, for
converting existing typefaces and logos into digital format for
use on computer driven printing, plotting and sign cutting
devices.  It was licensed by major foundries such as Agfa-
Compugraphic, Autologic, Berthold, ITC International Typeface
Corporation, Letraset, Linotype, Monotype, Stempel, and others.
Its "IK" format was convertible into diverse vendor
representations, including Type3 and Type1 PostScript formats as
well as the TrueType format by Apple and Microsoft.  Ikarus uses
a spline model of the outline shape of each character within a
typeface to give a fully scalable representation. The curve
segments are essentially circle arcs, with tangent continuity
maintained at joins. It is a very simple format to manually mark
up. Being a vector/curve based format, any rendering resolution
can be attained (by rasterisation) with equal