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Type comes in many different shapes and sizes, each with its own voice and personality. We’ll explore a few typefaces along with their letterforms to see the genres recognized today.
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You might be wondering
why is this important?
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Can't I just find something I like and
use it?
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Well, I'm glad you asked.
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Knowing different type genres will
help you choose a proper typeface for
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the products at hand.
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And make you a better designer.
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For instance, if you're working with
a client who wants the mood of their
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site to convey eloquence,
you need to know what classes or
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styles of typefaces
lean towards that bent.
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Or if you're designing a site that's
heavily influenced by a certain
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