Chapter 3 Flashcards
the written language of industry
lettering
style of writing in which alternate lines of writing are reversed, with letters also written in reverse, mirror style.
Boustrophedon
a font that is easy to read and is generally used in printing newspapers, magazines, and books.
modern roman
a font that is common in posters, billboard signs, and car cards.
gothic
a font that is cumbersome and is mostly used today in diplomas and certificates
old english
a font that is also common in wedding invitations, diplomas, and certificates, and Christmas cards.
script
a font that is slanting letters used in the headings of newspaper columns and in advertisements
italic
what fonts can only be italicized?
roman and gothic letters can be italicized
is the horixontal think stroke added to the end of the thin or thick stems
serif
is the curved line which connects the stem to the serif
fillet
other term of thin stem
hairline
what are the types of stem?
thick and thin