David Tolpin writes:
 >  why are you so concerned about the 'font' property? It is
 > simple  to parse it

not in TeX macros it isn't :-} most people have the luxury of a normal 
programming language, I have tied myself in silken bonds.

 > Aren't there much more complex issues concerning fonts, e.g.
 > font substitution and family font names?

yes, indeed. I was not being very serious. 

Sebastian


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