What Is Type Anatomy?
- Type anatomy refers to the various terms and components that make up a typeface.
- It is important to understand type anatomy in order to effectively use typography.
- Some terms that make up type anatomy include aperture, eye, finial, lowercase, spine, stem, crossbar, counter, ligatures, dot or tittle, serif, finial, and terminal.
- By understanding type anatomy, designers can handle type more effectively and make informed design choices.