9/5/2023 0 Comments Typeface anatomy![]() ![]() Developing a vocabulary of basic typeface anatomy informs good decisions, and allows designers to recognize typefaces and fonts in the wild that they can go on to use in their own work. It’s important for designers of both print and digital media to be able to recognize the smallest differences between fonts like this. Also, for anyone wondering, the top is Times New Roman and the bottom is Georgia. I’ll be providing a basic guide to typeface anatomy shortly. Did any of those terms confuse you? Don’t worry if they did. ![]() The most obvious giveaway is the angle of their upper serifs and the lack of a bilateral serif on the K in the second example. Very obviously, one is a serif font while the other is a san-serif, but how would someone who is less experienced know the difference between two similar fonts such as in the second image? They’re both bracketed serif fonts that have teardrop terminals and double-story Gs. Today I’m going to take that a step further and talk to you about typeface anatomy.Įveryone can tell the difference between the two fonts used by the apartment complex in the first photograph above. If you took a look at the included infographic, or have ever used a computer before you most likely now have a pretty clear idea of the differences between a serif and sans-serif font. Last week I briefly discussed the importance of font/typeface in design and using the correct font for the desired message. Share Learning Typeface Anatomy Can Help You Become a Better Designer
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