/*
Theme Name: Cynical Studios Blog
Author: Cynical Studios
Description: A custom dark editorial theme with the original circle logo, warm brass headings, cream text and large readable layouts.
Version: 1.0.1
Requires at least: 6.2
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GPL-2.0-or-later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Text Domain: cynical-studios-blog
*/
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/* Blog title uses the original main-site marquee letter assets. */
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.hero{padding-block:40px}
.blog-marquee{font-size:clamp(44px,6vw,72px);margin:0 0 24px}
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