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Italics
Typefaces that are on an angle are called italic. This includes simple obliqued letters as well as designs that mimic cursive writing. Originally, italic letters were not designed to complement a Roman typeface. When introduced in the early 16th century, they were created as independent fonts.
Swash & Alternate Characters
Swash and alternate characters are not a new innovation. They have existed since the days of Johannes Gutenberg, considered by many people to be the inventor of typography as we know it. Gutenberg used over 240 alternate characters in his famous Bible to emulate the fine writing of scribes.
Initial Letters
An initial letter is a large first letter of a paragraph, set in a decorative or graphic way. It offers a visual cue that can signify the beginning of an entire work, such as a book or article, as well as chapters or significant paragraphs within a work. Initial letters liven up a page by adding color, emphasis, and typographic interest.
Titling Fonts
Historically, a “titling font” was a font of metal type designed specifically for use at larger point sizes and display settings, including headlines and titles. Titling fonts, a specialized subset of display typefaces, differ from their text counterparts in that their scale, proportion and design details have been modified to look their best at larger sizes.
Serif Vs. Sans for Text in Print
One of the first determinations to be made when selecting a typeface for text is serif or sans. This decision should be based on several key points regarding the project at hand. Once made, your typeface search will be narrowed down considerably.
Serif vs. Sans for Text in Responsive Design
In today’s world, type is no longer read only in print, but also in a multitude of screen-based environments, including computers, smart phones, tablets and e-readers. Content is viewed on a range of media of the viewer’s choosing. People visit websites on their tablets and smart phones; they read e-books on computers as well as mobile devices. This array of “delivery mechanisms” adds a dimension of complexity to the designer’s job.

NatalieR answered the question on June 16, 2022 at 06:48

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