Affinity Quietly Added This, and It Changes Everything
Those strange lines sticking out of your curves? That’s a curvature comb, and it’s one of the most useful tools in type and logo design. Affinity quietly added one in version 3.3, so now anyone can use it for free.
In this video I break down what a curvature comb actually shows you, how to turn on Curve Energy in Affinity, and how I use it to find and fix hidden problems in typefaces and logos. We’ll also cover G2 curves and why continuous curvature makes your work feel more polished and scale better.
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🎨 Download Affinity (free): https://www.affinity.studio/
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0:00 What is a curvature comb?
0:17 Affinity 3.3’s hidden Curve Energy setting
0:50 Who I am
1:05 What a curvature comb actually shows you
1:47 Finding hidden curve problems in a typeface
3:20 Using curvature combs on logos
5:15 What are G2 curves?
6:26 Mastering bespoke logotype design
7:48 How to start using it today
8:17 Outro
In this video I break down what a curvature comb actually shows you, how to turn on Curve Energy in Affinity, and how I use it to find and fix hidden problems in typefaces and logos. We’ll also cover G2 curves and why continuous curvature makes your work feel more polished and scale better.
🎓 Learn bespoke logotype design from first sketch to final deliverables: https://www.designacad.com/
🎨 Download Affinity (free): https://www.affinity.studio/
🔗 Links
Will Paterson: https://linktr.ee/willpaterson
Take a look at our store for awesome design resources! https://assets4d.com
Join the Reddit crew: https://www.reddit.com/r/WillPatersonDesign/
Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIp9sEZiv36cDG7cEnrVU7Q/join
If you would like me to design your logo and company branding, please check out my website for more information! https://www.willpaterson.design
0:00 What is a curvature comb?
0:17 Affinity 3.3’s hidden Curve Energy setting
0:50 Who I am
1:05 What a curvature comb actually shows you
1:47 Finding hidden curve problems in a typeface
3:20 Using curvature combs on logos
5:15 What are G2 curves?
6:26 Mastering bespoke logotype design
7:48 How to start using it today
8:17 Outro