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This task force is an offshoot of the WikiProject Typography, created to improve articles related to typeface lists as well as the lists. This page lists some references and techniques to improve the articles, feel free to add more.
Here will be posted some references and procedures (or tips) which may help in the improvement of typeface articles:
The SVG file format is preferred for typeface samples. Inkscape is a free program that can be used to create them. (If you can't create SVGs for some reason, please don't upload the images in JPEG format or any other which contains compression artefacts).
For each font, the following images should be created:
After creating these images as SVGs, upload them to commons and place them in the proper section.
A clear example can be seen in here. The second image must not have a longer bottom line than the big ones, and the separation between the pangram and the g must be similar with all images (not much). Only the third must have background, the first and second must not, also, those two are the only ones narrow cropped. The third picture has a two color combination in which the upper part color should be lighter than the lower part color. The color choice for this last image is to the user, but must not be annoying to eye, rather discrete and accordingly (in a subjective way) to the typeface. All images must have a good size (resolution). Example.
The third-type of image should be used in the info box instead (preferentially) unless the article is a very short stub, in which case, the second-type of image is used instead, the other two shall be placed in the sample list. When placing the series of images, be sure of whether it´s the proper list to be placed in (serif, mono spaces, script, etc.)
For display and simulation typefaces, the article shall not be created (usually), but instead, only the images in the corresponding list.
Don´t forget to categorize each picture and / or article properly.
In the lists, either the list of fonts or any of the Samples of [insert type here] typefaces, thare may be a font that should not be there (in that category type), but in other one. You can help by checking if it is in the right place (or if there is any missing) and if not, place it correctly (or you can come across one without directly checking). Also, when creating a new font or font image, make sure to place it in its correct type, sub-type and category.
To know which type of font it belongs, you can read the articles about that type of typeface (like: Serif, Sans serif, Monospaced, Script, Blackletter, etc...). There you can find the characteristics that the font must meet to be that type and subtype. But here is a quick overview of those:
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Serif: Stroke ends in the edge of the letters called "serifs", in the "A" for example, those are the 'feet' of the letter which ends in pad rather than a single stick, for more graphic understanding,
see this picture. Check the
classifications for sub-types.
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Sans serif: These lack of that decoration at the end of the letters, having only the single regular lines that form the letter and nothing else,
see this image for graphical explanation. Check the
classifications for sub-types.
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Monospaced: This font is basically characterized by the only-size for the length of each letter´s space; all characters occupy the same width. To identify which font belongs to this classification, if the
third image has the same length (wide) for the two rows of three pairs of letters (central-left part), then it´s monospaced.
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Script: The script type is characterized for the handwriting and/or special stylization which makes it look similar to cursive writing. This font type is subdivided mainly in brush script, handwriting, calligraphic (or formal) and special scripts.
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Blackletter: This kind of typeface contains very special 'gothic' or 'old style' characteristics peculiar to this font. For a better understanding, see the
article and the images within it (and sub-classifications).
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Non-latin:Which does not use latin alphabet.
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Unicode: This typefaces have the characteristic that their letters and characters belong to the
Universal Character Set; some typefaces have other characters of the U.C.S. omitted by another typeface.
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Symbol: Symbols and icons.
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Miscellaneous: Special typefaces that does not fit in another category (think and review very carefully before placing one into this class).
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Display: The most notable characteristic in this series of typefaces is that they´re made for display in bigger sizes than normal, often used for decorative purposes. Original layout.
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Simulation: Very similar in ornamental function to the display typefaces, only that these ones use symbols from other alphabet or writing system to represent graphically the latin alphabet. See
example images.
Place the typeface class and subclassification carefully.
Currently, there are several useful references for information and image creation help (feel free to add more):
In the two references marked with [*], there is a preview pane in which color of both the font and background can be changed, this can help in creating the images when certain typeface is missing in someone´s computer (most times, not fair image by raw screenshots from the website, but downloading the font, for which the preview pane helps). In short, all these references help in obtaining information and images (any of the three types) to the articles and lists.
For cleanup, expanding and creation edits:
This
task force is defunct. Consider looking for related projects such as WikiProject Typography for help or ask at the Teahouse. If you feel this project may be worth reviving,
please discuss with related projects first. Feel free to change this tag if the parameters were changed in error.
|
Collaborations |
---|
Articles |
Science and technology |
|
Miscellaneous |
This task force is an offshoot of the WikiProject Typography, created to improve articles related to typeface lists as well as the lists. This page lists some references and techniques to improve the articles, feel free to add more.
Here will be posted some references and procedures (or tips) which may help in the improvement of typeface articles:
The SVG file format is preferred for typeface samples. Inkscape is a free program that can be used to create them. (If you can't create SVGs for some reason, please don't upload the images in JPEG format or any other which contains compression artefacts).
For each font, the following images should be created:
After creating these images as SVGs, upload them to commons and place them in the proper section.
A clear example can be seen in here. The second image must not have a longer bottom line than the big ones, and the separation between the pangram and the g must be similar with all images (not much). Only the third must have background, the first and second must not, also, those two are the only ones narrow cropped. The third picture has a two color combination in which the upper part color should be lighter than the lower part color. The color choice for this last image is to the user, but must not be annoying to eye, rather discrete and accordingly (in a subjective way) to the typeface. All images must have a good size (resolution). Example.
The third-type of image should be used in the info box instead (preferentially) unless the article is a very short stub, in which case, the second-type of image is used instead, the other two shall be placed in the sample list. When placing the series of images, be sure of whether it´s the proper list to be placed in (serif, mono spaces, script, etc.)
For display and simulation typefaces, the article shall not be created (usually), but instead, only the images in the corresponding list.
Don´t forget to categorize each picture and / or article properly.
In the lists, either the list of fonts or any of the Samples of [insert type here] typefaces, thare may be a font that should not be there (in that category type), but in other one. You can help by checking if it is in the right place (or if there is any missing) and if not, place it correctly (or you can come across one without directly checking). Also, when creating a new font or font image, make sure to place it in its correct type, sub-type and category.
To know which type of font it belongs, you can read the articles about that type of typeface (like: Serif, Sans serif, Monospaced, Script, Blackletter, etc...). There you can find the characteristics that the font must meet to be that type and subtype. But here is a quick overview of those:
-
Serif: Stroke ends in the edge of the letters called "serifs", in the "A" for example, those are the 'feet' of the letter which ends in pad rather than a single stick, for more graphic understanding,
see this picture. Check the
classifications for sub-types.
-
Sans serif: These lack of that decoration at the end of the letters, having only the single regular lines that form the letter and nothing else,
see this image for graphical explanation. Check the
classifications for sub-types.
-
Monospaced: This font is basically characterized by the only-size for the length of each letter´s space; all characters occupy the same width. To identify which font belongs to this classification, if the
third image has the same length (wide) for the two rows of three pairs of letters (central-left part), then it´s monospaced.
-
Script: The script type is characterized for the handwriting and/or special stylization which makes it look similar to cursive writing. This font type is subdivided mainly in brush script, handwriting, calligraphic (or formal) and special scripts.
-
Blackletter: This kind of typeface contains very special 'gothic' or 'old style' characteristics peculiar to this font. For a better understanding, see the
article and the images within it (and sub-classifications).
-
Non-latin:Which does not use latin alphabet.
-
Unicode: This typefaces have the characteristic that their letters and characters belong to the
Universal Character Set; some typefaces have other characters of the U.C.S. omitted by another typeface.
-
Symbol: Symbols and icons.
-
Miscellaneous: Special typefaces that does not fit in another category (think and review very carefully before placing one into this class).
-
Display: The most notable characteristic in this series of typefaces is that they´re made for display in bigger sizes than normal, often used for decorative purposes. Original layout.
-
Simulation: Very similar in ornamental function to the display typefaces, only that these ones use symbols from other alphabet or writing system to represent graphically the latin alphabet. See
example images.
Place the typeface class and subclassification carefully.
Currently, there are several useful references for information and image creation help (feel free to add more):
In the two references marked with [*], there is a preview pane in which color of both the font and background can be changed, this can help in creating the images when certain typeface is missing in someone´s computer (most times, not fair image by raw screenshots from the website, but downloading the font, for which the preview pane helps). In short, all these references help in obtaining information and images (any of the three types) to the articles and lists.
For cleanup, expanding and creation edits: