Typography Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
Q
Name seven common typeface classifications.
A
San serif
Serif
Slab serif (even more pronounced serif?)
Script
Monospace
Decorative
icon fonts
2
Q
Name some common parts of typeface anatomy
A
3
Q
What are three measurements of height for typefaces?
A
Cap height
x-height
Baseline
4
Q
Anatomy: Top bend in an “n”
A
Shoulder
5
Q
Anatomy: Circle in an “o”
A
Counter
6
Q
Anatomy: Part of letter that rises above cap height (“h”)
A
Ascender
7
Q
Anatomy: Line that connects two other lines horizontally (“A”)
A
Crossbar
8
Q
Anatomy: The tail of a “t” (serif)
A
Finial
9
Q
Anatomy: The page that drops below the baseline (“g”)
A
Descender
10
Q
Anatomy: The hole in an “e”
A
Eye
11
Q
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