The most noticeable "better" aspect is the spacing. In older MCL Kannamai, words like கொண்டாடுவோம் often looked cramped. Version 130 introduces that automatically adjusts the space around vowels markers ( Uyir mei ) so that every line looks professionally typeset, even in Notepad.
: In the context of Tamil fonts, variations like "130" often signify a specific stroke thickness or a slightly condensed style that is "better" for long-form printing, such as newspapers or academic papers, as it maintains clarity even at smaller point sizes. Technical Implementation mcl kannamai tamil font 130 better