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Part 1: Styles Type Font Divider Part 2: History Type Font Divider Part 3: Meanings Type Font Divider Part 4: Readability Type Font Divider 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.

Email Jason with any questions or concerns.

Typography 101 Quiz

1. What type font has "feet"?
a) Serif
b) San Serif
c) Script
d) Other

2. What type font originated in
the 1930s?
a) Serif
b) San Serif
c) Script
d) Other

3. What type font has connecting
letters?
a) Serif
b) San Serif
c) Script
d) Other

4. What type font is easier
to read on paper?
a) Serif
b) San Serif
c) Script
d) Other

5. What type font is easier
to read on a computer screen?
a) Serif
b) San Serif
c) Script
d) Other

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