Here are some samples of the appearance of adjusting stem location for maximum constrast but not snapping stem widths. Click on the font names for a sequential comparison of:

• no hinting
• adjusting stem locations vertically only
• adjusting stem locations and horizontally
• hinting with stem snapping (current FreeType)

URW Nimbus Sans L
URW Nimbus Roman No9 L
URW Palladio
Luxi Mono
Luxi Serif Italic