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Typeface

Typeface

Illustration: Erik van Blokland .

A typeface is a set of glyphs designed with a particular intention (and/or style).

A typeface family can gather multiple styles with their individual particularity (weight, width, contrast, etc.) but keep common traits specific to the same group.

Not to confuse with font or typography.

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