Post #12

How many points are in an inch? How many points are in a pica?
There are 72 points in an inch. There are 12 points in a pica.

Of the seven classifications, which classification(s) would best work as body type? Why?
A serif typeface would best work as body type. This is because they are easier to read.

Identify the lowercase characters that have ascenders?

b, d, f, h, i, j, k, l, t


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:

This is a Blackletter typeface because of its dramatic thin and thick strokes and the elaborate swirls on the serifs. 

This is an Old Style typeface because of the diagonal stress, the moderate difference between thick and thin lines, and the slanted serifs on lowercase letters.

This is a Script typeface because the letters are quite varied and imitate the often fluid stroke created by handwriting.

This is a Modern typeface because of the contrast between thick and thin lines, and the thinner serifs.