From the course: Learning Type Design
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Shape variations
- [Instructor] So much of type design is about establishing consistency, rhythm, and unity. But in every type design, there are many opportunities to create variety. In fact, there are three characters where variety is the norm. The cap R, the lowercase A, and the lowercase G. Specifically, it's the proportion of the bowl to the leg on the capital R and the shape of the leg. There are hundreds of acceptable variations on this combination. The same holds true for the lowercase A. The size and shape of the bowl, the size and shape of the serif over the bowl, and the size and shape of the hook serif at the bottom right are all variable. The lowercase is G is so rife with variation that it's often the key identifying characteristic of most fonts. It can be a real balancing act for new designers. The first decision is the proportion of the top bowl to the bottom loop. And then there's the size and shape of the link connecting the two. And finally, the size and shape and placement of the…
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