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Italic
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TYPE
DESIGN
Design
notes
Basics
Decisions
Modules
Bold
Italic
x-height
Stems
Curves
Scans
Spacing
Elbow
grease
Glossary
Designing
an italic is much the same as designing a roman. A few extra
points are worth bearing in
mind.
You
should be careful when you space your italic. Not only must
it look right on its own. It must also fit the roman.
Sometimes the two are even used in the same
word.
Uneven
The letter u is too far to the right in the
character box. This causes a gap when it follows a
roman letter.
Even
The letter u is closer to the left of the character
box. The gap after the letter H is all right.
When
you’re ready for precision work, straighten slanted
letters. Measurements are easier that way. Adjust. Recheck
coordinates. Then slant the letters
again.
