Type Font Basics Part One

Part 1: Styles Part 2: History Part 3: Meanings Part 4: Readability Part 5: Type Font Terms

Welcome to Jason Strohm's Type Font Basics Tutorial. you will be covering the three main type font styles: Serif, San Serif, and Script.

Part 1 of this tutorial gives a brief description of each main type font styles.

Part 2 covers the history of each main style to give you a better understanding of each.

Part 3 explains the current meaning and proper usage of each main type font style.

Part 4 discusses readability concerns. It covers traditional print materials and the new issues with digital medias.

Part 5 is a glossary of terms used by printers, graphic designers, and other print professionals.

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Serif Type Fonts can be defined by having short cross lines (or feet) at the ends of the letters.

San Serif Type Fonts can be defined by having no serifs or connecting letters.

Script Type Fonts can be defined by having connecting letters or appears to be hand-written with ink or paint.

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