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:
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 |