Typology of Fonts
The details of characters
In order to distinguish between fonts, we have to take a closer look at the details of fonts.
Here is a list of the most important terms for font typology:
- Typology of Fonts
| 1 Stem, Stem stroke | 9 Loop |
| 2 Hairline | 10 Counter, Eye |
| 3 Serif | 11 Link |
| 4 Oblique stress, Axis situation for curves | 12 Concave |
| 5 Beak | 13 Ascent |
| 6 Ear, Serif | 14 Ascender |
| 7 Apex | 15 x-height |
| 8 Bowl | 16 Descent |