In a letterThere are elements that should not be missing so that it can be recognized. If these elements are missing, it will go from being a letter to a simple graphic that does not correspond to any phonetic sound.
If we want to have a basic notions of typography we must know and take into account the different parts that make up a typographic character, and which of them are fundamental and which can be dispensable due to their ornamental character.
For example, to create a typography ornamental or fantasy we must play mainly with the accessory elements of a source how can the Goal attempts or the queues.
- Shank, it o post: main part that defines the letter
- Arm- Diagonal or horizontal portion that comes out of a vertical trace
- Crossbar o cross: Main line that crosses the main stroke
- Loop o panza: curved line
- Fillet: horizontal line between diagonals, verticals or curves
- Auction o terminal: small final stroke that does not follow the direction of the main stroke
- Tear: end of a stroke with a rounded shape
- Spur: end of a stroke that does not end in a tear or auction
- Tail: lower extension
- Upper and lower buttonhole: line that forms the curvature in the letter G / g
- Neck: line connecting the two eyelets of the g
- Ear: ending of some letters such as r or the g
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