Typeface Anatomy

Project Description

For this project we used a serif font to type out our names, and then use a typeface anatomy chart to identify the different parts of the typeface. Although we had over 25 choices, I still thought I would have to use my last name. But after really looking at my name and the chart I realized I had no idea just how many alterations a serif font makes to each letter.

What I Learned About Typeface

I've learned a lot about typeface the last few days. For starters, now I know that a serif typeface has edges and tails sticking out of letters, giving it a formal, more elegant look. Sans serif typefaces ("sans" being French for without) are ones that don't have those edges or tails. These are more casual. The differences in created feels/ moods in typefaces are very important, making context a make or break for a typeface. Such as comic sans, the real problem with it is that people continuously attempt to use it in formal ways. Typefaces are just as important as color when it comes to making design decisions.