Typeface
In typography, a typeface consists of a co-ordinated set of character designs. Such a set usually comprises an alphabet of letters, a series of numerals and a selection of punctuation marks. Typefaces also exist of ideograms and symbols (for example, mathematical or map making glyphs).
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Typography - Set - Character - Alphabet - Numeral - Punctuation - Ideogram - Symbols - Mathematical - Map making
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One might characterise a typeface, in its widest sense, as a set of design rules (i.e. a style, look or feel), within which a designer could conceive any character. - This definition allows for addition of new characters to existing typefaces (for example, the introduction of the euro sign).
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The art of designing typefaces, called type design, forms the occupation of a type designer.
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Type design - Type designer
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| ► | Texts used to demonstrate typefaces |
| ► | Legal aspects of typefaces |
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