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TYPOGRAPHYTYPOGRAPHY - the art or process of printing with type.

SERIF- The little “tab” details added to the end ofthe letter stroke on letterform.

SANS-SERIF-A typeface design that is of plainappearance with no serifs. (French for ‘without’)

SLAB SERIF- A type of serif that is square orblock-like; also known as Egyptian.

ASCENDER HEIGHT- The part of alowercase letter that extends above the x-height.

DECENDER LINE- The part of alowercase letter that extends below thebaseline. See also Ascender.

BASELINE- The imaginary line onwhich a typographical character sits.

CAP HEIGHT- The height of theuppercase (or capital) X of a font.

X-HEIGHT- In typography, theheight of the lowercase x of a font,often considered in relation to theheight of the capital letters (cap-height).

POINT SIZE- A measurement oftype height, abbreviated as pt. Thereare 12 points to a pica (1/6th inch).

6 + 4 LETTERING GUIDE

This guide work for UPPERCASE LETTERS of the alphabet with some adaptations necessaryfor “W” “M” “Y” “I” and “T.”

6 + 4 LETTERING GUIDE – ROUNDED CORNERS

6 + 4 LETTERING GUIDE – COLLEGIATE STYLE