Review Week 16

How many points are in an inch? How many points are in a pica?
72 pts in an inch; 12 pts in a pica
Of the seven classifications, which classification(s) would best work as body type? Why?
Sans serif because it is a simple font and easy to readIdentify the lowercase characters that have ascenders?
b, d, h, t, l, f.
Identify the lowercase characters that have descenders?
g, j, p, q, y


Classify the following typefaces and briefly explain why you believe it should be classified that way:

Old Style because of the
slanted edges of the letters.

Script because of the curvy lines
and some of the letters are connected.

Sans Serif because the letters are
plain and simple with no attachments
on the ends.

Decorative because of the shading
behind each letter.

Modern because of the thin type
and lines on the ends of the letters.

Sans Serif because of the strait
lines on the ends of the letters.

Blackletter because of the different
edges, lines, and curves on each letter.