The font also matches the strings: type "file" in this font, and you get the "file" icon (etc). Try to copy & paste some of the icons on the page, or look at the source.
Clever, but I don't know if I consider that a good idea.
Clever, but I don't know if I consider that a good idea.
edit: looking at it more closely, you'd have to specify the font just for the icon you want to use - if you used it for text, the ligatures would screw you up in short order. Try typing the word 'tileset' or 'padlock' in the box, for example. So if you're going to specify a font only for icons... why not just use the icon image alt text for screenreaders? (as suggested below)
A cute idea, but not sure of the pragmatic applications.
It all depends on usage. If you're using it next to text, then getting "Login Login" is annoying. If you're using icons only (which has debatable standards), then yes.