During the first studio session as part of the Design Principles module, we focused on type specifically how type works and what typography is.
We were asked in a groups of seven to, separate the five typefaces we had collected into five different of our choice. Our Group chose; Serif (heavy type weight), Serif (light type weight), Sans Serif (heavy type weight), Sans Serif (light type weight) and Decorative
We were then asked to separate the examples into categories of production which are; stone, sabel, bone, wood, lead, silicone. Each of these five categories had a fundamental impact on the development on type.
Stone - Traditional, sophisticated
Sabel - Gothic, fluid
Bone - Feminine, Posh
- These methods of production are classic and pre-industrial.
Wood - Curved, Modern
Lead - Bold, Fragile, Minimal
Silicone - Simplistic, Dense
-These methods of production are modern and post-industrial
- Categories : Stone, Sabel and Bone
- Categories : Wood and Lead
- Categories : Silicone
We were then asked to move tables and collect another member of the groups five typefaces. For next week we are required to, using the 'fonts by appearance' section on the Identifont website to identify each typeface, then choose one of the typefaces and become an 'expert' on it by researching into where it has been used, how much it costs and its history etc.
1. Do the characters have serifs? Yes (serif)
2. What is the position of the upper case 'Q' tail? Not sure
3. Does the uppercase 'J' descend below the baseline? On the Baseline
4. What is the style of the '$' (dollar)? Not sure
5. Does the top of the upper case 'A' have serifs or cusps? Serif or cusp on left
6. Is the '4' opened or closed? Not sure
7. How high is the centre vertex of the upper case 'M'? Above the baseline
8. What shape is the top storey of the '3'? Not sure
9. What shape is the upper case 'P'? Closed
10. What shape are the centre serifs on the upper case 'W'? No centre serifs
11. What shape is the bar of the uppercase 'G'? Double sided
12. Is the lower case 'g' single-storey or double-storey? Single storey
13. Does the centre bar of the upper case 'E' have serifs? Serifs
14. Does the '7' have a bar? Not sure
15. What shape is the dot on the '?' (question mark)? Not sure
16. Are the verticals of the upper case 'M' parallel or sloping? Parallel
17. What shape is the lower case 'e'? Straight horizontal bar
18. How are the lower case 'h' feet terminated? Two serifs on each foot
19. Is the bar of the lower case 'f' double sided or single sided? Double sided
20. Does the upper case 'U' have a stem / serif? No stem / serif
1. Do the characters have serifs? Yes (serif)
2. What is the position of the upper case 'Q' tail? Touches the circle
3. Does the upper case 'J' descend below the baseline? On the baseline?
4. What style is the '$' (dollar)? Not sure
5. Does the top of the upper case 'A' have serifs or cusps? No serifs or cusps
6. Does the centre bar of the upper case 'E' have serifs? Serifs
7. What shape are the centre serifs of the uppercase 'W'? No centre serifs
8. Are the verticals of the upper case 'M' parallel or sloping? Parallel
9. How do the strokes meet in the upper case 'K'? Diagonal strokes meet at vertical
10. Is the font suitable for body text? A readable font suitable for setting continuous text at small sizes
11. Is the lower case 'g' single storey or double storey? Double storey
12. What shape is the tail of the uppercase 'J'? Ball or rounded
13. How many terminals does the top of the uppercase 'W' have? Not sure
14. How high is the centre vertex of the upper case 'M'? On the baseline
15. What shape is the top serif of the uppercase 'C'? Vertical or nearly vertical upward pointing serif
1. Do the characters have serifs? Yes (Serif)
2. What is the position of the upper case 'Q' tail? Part of the stroke of a open circle
3. What shape is the upper case 'P'? Gap where the bowl meets vertical
4. Is the '4' opened or closed? Not sure
5. What shape is the upper case 'E'? Drawn as a single stroke (with or without loop)
6. How many enclosed loops does the uppercase 'L' have? One upper and one lower loop
From this criteria Identifont gave me thirty typeface which were possible matches however, on closer scrutiny I found that none where a match for the typeface.
Using the Identifont application the closest match I could get was ITC Edwardian Script.
1. Do the characters have serifs? Yes (serif)
2. What is the position of the upper case 'Q' tail? Crosses the circle
3. What is the style of the '$' (dollar)? Not sure
4. Does the upper case 'J' descend below the baseline? Below the Baseline
5. What shape is the uppercase 'P'? Bowl crosses vertical
6. Is the '4' open or closed? Not sure
7. Are the strokes upright or slanted? Slopped right (Italic, oblique or cursive)
1. Do the characters have serifs? No (sans serif)
2. What is the position of the uppercase 'Q' tail? Crosses the circle
3. Is the '4' open or closed? Not sure
4. What style is the '$' (dollar)? Not sure
5. How high is the centre vertex of the uppercase 'M'? On the baseline
6. Does the uppercase 'G' have a downward pointing spur / tail? No spur / tail
7. What type of bar does the upper case 'G' have? Bar to the left
8. What shape is the dot on the '?' (question mark)? Not sure
9. Are the verticals of the uppercase 'M' parallel or sloping? Parallel
10. What shape are the centre strokes of the upper case 'W'? Only one centre stroke
11. Does the upper case 'U' have a stem / serif? No stem / serif
12. What shape is the top storey of the '3'? Not sure
13. What style is the upper case 'Y'? The arms and tail are separate strokes
14. Does the upper case 'J' have a bar? No bar
15. What shape is the upper case 'P'? Gap where bowl meets vertical
16. What shape is the lower case 'a'? Not sure
17. Does the '7' have a bar? Not sure
18. What shape is the 'I' Does not have tail or serif
19. Are the verticals of the uppercase 'A' tapered or parallel? Parallel
20. Are the characters solid or outlined / shadow / patterned? Solid
21. How far does the centre bar of the 'B' extend? Gap between centre bar and vertical
22. Is the bar of the lower case 'f' double sided or single sided? Single sided
23. Is there a gap in the junction of the lower case 'k'? No gap
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