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Font Details

Ascenders are the parts of letters that are taller than the body (X-Height) Height. Descenders are the parts of letters that drop below the baseline of the type. Most sans serif have large x-heights.  Which fonts have small x-heights and tall ascenders?

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Reading authorities know that the shape of a word greatly enhances its readability.

Evelyn Horner Summer 2004

Last Update: July 13, 2004 04:38:52 PM