Typography Basics by piratelife7

2. – Small projecting strokes or “feet” at the ends of letterforms in many traditional typefaces.
4. – A specific size, weight, and style within a typeface (e.g., Helvetica Bold 12 pt).
6. – A specific visual representation of a character, such as a special symbol or alternate letterform.
7. – A family of related fonts that share a common design (e.g., Helvetica).
9. – A simple oblique angle applied to a roman typeface, often confused with true italics.
10. – The thickness of the strokes in a letterform, ranging from light to black.
12. – The enclosed or partially enclosed negative space inside letters like “o,” “e,” or “a.”
14. – The invisible line on which most letters sit; descenders drop below it.

1. – A category of typefaces without serifs, often perceived as modern and clean.
3. – A slanted style of type that often mimics cursive handwriting, used for emphasis or titles.
5. – The height of lowercase letters like “x,” excluding ascenders and descenders.
7. – Uniform spacing adjustment applied across a range of characters, not just a pair.
8. – The upward stroke of a lowercase letter like “b” or “h” that rises above the x-height.
11. – The vertical space between lines of text, often measured in points.
13. – The adjustment of space between two specific characters to improve visual balance.
14. – A heavier weight of a typeface used for emphasis or hierarchy.