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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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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Typography: Typography (from the Greek words typos = form and grapho = write) is the art and technique of selecting and arranging type styles, point sizes, line lengths, line leading, character spacing, and word spacing for typeset applications. These applications can be physical or digital. The two primary fun...

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